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Who was Saint Patrick?

Irelands Golden Age: The work of angelic, not human, skill Irish Christianity experienced a golden age between the 6th and 9th centuries, during which Ireland was the brightest star in the firmament of Western culture, writes Frank Rogers 29 July, 2021 02:00 The high stone cross at the Rock of Cashel standing sentry over the Co Tipperary countryside IRELANDS Golden Age began with the growth of monasticism in the 6th century and flourished from then until the Viking invas...

Saint Patrick: When the True Story is More Exciting than the Legend The 17th March marks Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated every year in Ireland and by Irish communities around the world.  The celebration marks the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century and represents the arrival of Christianity in the country. The Irish have observed this day as a holiday for over 1,000 years, and while the festival began a...

Shamrocks, pots of gold, and leprechauns – we happily observe the seasonal reminders of Saint Patrick’s Day, exhorting “the luck of the Irish” for all well-wishers. This year, despite the restrictions of the coronavirus protocol, we can still enjoy Shepherd’s Pie at home and a pint of Smithwick’s Irish Ale, in honor of the man behind the legend. In considering Saint Patrick’s legacy, foremost in the Philadelphia Main Line is the stained glass window depicting ...