St. Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, is a cultural and religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. What began as a solemn feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a vibrant, global celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and identity. It is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival, largely due to the vast Irish diaspora.

Saint Patrick, who lived in the 5th century, was a Romano-British missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Legend has it that he used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity, which has since become a central symbol of both the saint and Irish identity.