Name: Who Was St. Patrick?
Duration: 60
Description: St. Patrick converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's more to know about Ireland's patron saint - like the fact that he wasn't Irish.

St. Patrick converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's more to know about Ireland's patron saint - like the fact that he wasn't Irish.

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Who Was St. Patrick?

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<p>St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.</p>


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