St. PatrickPATRON OF

IRELAND

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- THE MAIN INFORMATION- STORY- ACTIVITIES IN IRELAND- PATRONAGE- ICONOGRAPHY- HOLY DAYS. PATRICK- SOURCES

-real name was Magonus Sucatus -do not know the exact date of birth, is given approximately 385-389 years -died probably in 161 years-Bishop-Apostle of Ireland-the holy Catholic Church and the Orthodox-Missionary-organizer of religious life in Ireland

GENERAL INFORMATION

-probably came from the area of today's Wales, the place of birth is given as Bannavem Taberniae-of origin was a Brit-Born into a family of priests-was the son of a deacon and grandson of a priest-his father was a tax collector

-the age of sixteen Patrick is kidnapped by Irish pirates, became the property of the king Milicc'a-spending in the mountains for months he worked as a shepherd-previously did not believe in God, but that's where he began to pray-he spent six years in Ireland-one night when an unknown voice promises him to return home

HISTORY

-escapes, and after beating about 300 km on foot, he manages to get on board-three days later flows into Gaul-wandering through the wilderness hungry sailors begin to mock faith St. Patrick, hepunishes them pray to God for a miracle-family comes to Britain-the dream is called on a mission to Ireland-goes to the monastery of Lerins-ordained a priest and bishop-embarks on a mission

The activities of Patrick in Ireland lasted until his death about 461 years. He took the things that others seemed to be senseless and impossible. We do not know exactly what she looked like the Irish church structure introduced by Patrick. Legend has it that established a bishopric in the north, central and eastern Ireland,and he was primate of Ard Macha (Armagh today), near the kings of Ulster. No doubt inspired by the structure, which he knew from the European continent.

BUSINESS IN IRELAND

To the east of St. Patrick is depicted in liturgical robes of gray, pointed beard. The hands holding a crosier and miter on his head is. Not when you meet him with a stone, a British cross. In the Western art is presented in the bishop's costume. Typically, an attribute is being held in the hand shamrock - leaf white clover. His attributes are also snakes, which according to legend banished from Ireland. Is called the Holy Apostle of Ireland. His character was popularized in the U.S. by Irish immigrants.

ICONOGRAPHY

Sacred objects dedicated to the saint:

- Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Patrick in Armagh- cathedral. Patrick's in New York- church and the parish  of St. Patrick - Parish of St. Patrick's Day in Dominica

Monument St. Patrick on the Hill of Tara

Figure St. Patrick's on the roof of the Cathedral in Milan

The Irish national holiday celebrated on March 17. According to tradition, St. Patrick ended his life was March 17, here on this day every year, recalls his life and achievements. Irish on this day in many cities hold parades and street festivals, which dominates the green. Green is the national color of Ireland, referring to the grassy landscape of the island and clover symbolizes the traditionally ascribed to St. Patrick.

DAY OF ST. PATRYK

The main symbol is the shamrock Christmas, another tradition associated with the celebration of Holy Day. Patrick is a tradition of drinking whiskey. Patrick was not the first missionary spread of Christianity in Ireland, but the legends about him are still alive today.

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