Who was St. Patrick, and what impact did he have on culture?

St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland with his feast day is celebrated on March 17th. He is celebrated for his success for his teachings in Christianity. read more

However, it was St Patrick who had made the biggest impact in the country by converting thousands of people by preaching the gospel. It was Dichu (now known as Saint Dichu) that gave Patrick a gift of a large barn that was converted into his first Church, located in Sabhall, County Down in Ulster. read more

Each year millions of people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It is a national holiday in Ireland when people do not work but worship and gather with family. In the United States, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in New York on March 17, 1762. read more