Five Things to Know About St. Patrick

1. He is the patron saint of Ireland:

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, which means he is the country's primary patron saint. He is also the patron saint of Nigeria, Montserrat, and a few other places.

2. He was not originally from Ireland:

Despite being associated with Ireland, St. Patrick was not actually born there. He was born in Britain, likely in Wales or Scotland, around the year 387 AD.

3. He is known for converting Ireland to Christianity:

St. Patrick is credited with spreading Christianity throughout Ireland in the 5th century. He used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity and is said to have baptized thousands of people.

4. He has many legends associated with him:

There are many legends associated with St. Patrick, such as the story of him driving all the snakes out of Ireland, which is not actually true as Ireland never had snakes.

5. He died on March 17:

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, which is the day that St. Patrick is believed to have died. The date has become a public holiday in Ireland and is also celebrated around the world as a celebration of Irish culture.