The following information regarding Patrick and the shamrock was retrieved
from Issue #60 of Christian History, "How the Irish Were Saved":
Patrick, the Catholic patron saint of the Irish, was so designated as a
result of popular devotion and long-standing custom, not an official
canonization process. (The Roman Catholic church has made official
designation of relatively few patron saints.
Also, Patrick wasn't Irish but came to Celtic Ireland as a British
missionary. He so loved the Irish, though, by the end of his life, he often
made himself one, saying, "We have been born in Ireland."
Finally, did Patrick really use the shamrock to explain the Trinity to the
Irish? It is impossible to know historically if he did or didn't.
I hope this has been of some help to you.
Randy Miller
So. Cal. District
Southwest Region
Steve Yap wrote:
> Hi dear commanders,
> My wife asked me what is St. Patrick Day. Well, I recall someone explain
> about this in Rangernet, but I need help here. Also, about the clover
> leave - 3 leaves & 4 leaves. A sister in our church said someone told
> her that it is "evil". I am taking this with a pintch of salt, cause as
> i recall St. Patrick is a monk that started a revival in Ireland (I hope
> I am right) Just for your info, we don't have this celebration in
> malaysia. I only know that they dye everything green for St. patick's
> day, why?
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Steve
> Mayalsis
>
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