It has been said that St. Patrick combined the Christian cross with ... the ringed cross in Ireland, and the Celtic Cross became not only a religious symbol but an emblem of Celtic identity.

Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music, special ...

The parade-day mass each year is an hour of prayer, silence and reflection on the faith that grounds these celebrations.

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MANY people, especially Christians and Irish people, celebrated on March 17 the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of ...

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Every year on March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints.  Patrick, a Christian ...