This past weekend, people got an early start to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the Roman Catholic feast day in honor of Ireland’s patron saint. Many people associate St. Paddy’s Day with parades, parties and a pint of Guinness, but how much do you actually know about St. Patrick?
In case you’re curious, here’s his story: Born in Britain, St. Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 and sold into slavery in Ireland. After tending sheep for six years, he escaped to Gual, before eventually returning to Britain. Back at home, he dreamt that he should preach to the Irish so he returned to Ireland where he worked to spread Christianity.
