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 Saint Patrick is probably one of the most famous Saints in the world but do you know his story?

Patrick was born in Britain and at the age
of just 16 he was kidnapped by raiders and taken to work in a remote
area of Co Antrim in Ireland. He was sold as a slave to a Chieftain
called MIliucc. During this time he worked as a shepherd and was lonely
and isolated. His faith became his only solace.

After 6 years, Patrick escaped and returned to Britian. One night he
received a message from God urging him to return to Ireland and convert
the Irish people to Christianity. He returned and went to Tara in Co
Meath, the home of Irish Kings. He asked King Leary’s permission to
preach to the people, to which the king agreed.

Patrick began travelling around the country spreading his message but
the people found it very hard to understand the Holy Trinity. Patrick
picked a piece of shamrock from the ground and explained that the plant
had 3 leaves but was still one plant. This was how he explained The
Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit being the Holy Trinity.

In the year 441 Patrick went on a pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick which is a
764m high mountain in Co Mayo. He spent 40 days and nights on top of
the mountain and it is said that this is where he encountered snakes who
tried to attack him. Legend has it that he used his staff to banish the
snakes from Ireland never to be seen again. Some say that the snakes
are a metaphor for evil spirits but I can tell you we have had no snakes
in Ireland!

Patrick died on 17th March 493 in Co Down. Over his time in Ireland he
had converted many people to Christianity and had trained many new
priests.  They learned how to copy and beautifully decorate the Bible
and other books making paint from plants and minerals.

Patrick died in the town of Saul Co Down which is where he had built his
first church. To this day thousands of people make the pilgrimage to
the summit of Croagh Patrick, often barefoot, to pay homage to our
patron Saint.

To celebrate this Saint Patrick’s Day we have added lots of St Patricks Day pieces to our website. Please use the discount code patricksday at the checkout to receive 15% OFF your total order. You will also receive a FREE GIFT of a Connemara Marble Worry stone with each order until the 17th of March. www.connemaramarble.com
 
Happy Shopping, Sláinte, Stephen.

 

 
 

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