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The Callings of God
At the age of 16, Patrick is kidnapped by Irish Raiders. While in captivity, he heard God tell him to escape to the coast, where a boat would be waiting to take him to Britain. He escaped, and worked as a priest in Britain. -
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Hello, St. Patrick
St. Patrick is called back from Britain to Ireland, as a bishop. He works to convert Irish to Christianity -
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The begginning of St. Patrick
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Conversion to Christianity
He used old Irish religious traditions to convince the Irish to convert to Christianity. He combined the religions. -
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Banishment
On this day, St. Patrick was assaulted by snakes while undertaking a 40-day fast on top of a hill. He used his staff, and, according to myth, banished all snakes from Ireland. Stories such as this is what made St. Patrick so famous and powerful in his saintliness. -
The First Parade
This parade took place as a celebration of the instigation of the Irish Protestant organization, The Knights of St. Patrick. The first of the celebrations took place in a ballroom. -
The Celebrations
The second of the celebrations took place at the Rotunda. -
The First Festival
On this day, the first St. Patrick's Day festival was held. -
The First Festival, cont.
In 1997, the festivals became a three day event. -
The First Festival, cont.
By 2000, the festivals had become four-day events. -
Today
Even today, we still celebrate the patron of Ireland with his shamrock, color, and respect.