Bishop
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, was a missionary bishop who spread Christianity across Ireland, using the shamrock to explain the Trinity.
Patron saint of
Ireland, Engineers, Fear of Snakes
- Feast
- March 17
- Era
- 5th Century
- Place
- Armagh
At a Glance
Saint Patrick
- Feast Day
- March 17
- Era
- 5th Century
- Primary Place
- Armagh
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Ireland, Engineers, Fear of Snakes
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Overview
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, was a missionary bishop who spread Christianity across Ireland, using the shamrock to explain the Trinity.
Feast day: March 17
Patronage
Ireland, Engineers, Fear of Snakes
Connected Places
- Armagh, Ireland: His episcopal see
- Croagh Patrick, Ireland: Site of his penance
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