Who Was St. Patrick? March 17th

                       

                       Ireland´s Patron Saint 

Saint Patrick lived in Britain in the early fifth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire. He was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland when he was only 16.
He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister and set out to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 461.

Saint Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on March 17. In Ireland, it is an official holiday.To know more click on

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Read this popular Irish saying:

May your blessings outnumber

The shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.



Watch this video about Ireland and answer the questions

1. How many provinces has Ireland got?
2. What happened in 1840?
3. Why is Ireland called the"Emerald Isle"?
4. Why were Shamrocks used by St.Patrick?
5. What about the symbol of the country?

If you are interested in St.Patrick´history, go to about. 
Watch this video and write at least 10 things you didn´t know about

St.Patrick and you know now.

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