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Saint Patricks Day

by Don Fisher

Born in 387 AD in Scotland (or Whales)


Father was a Deacon in the Church

Kidnapped by Pirates At age 16 years

Taken to Ireland

Sold as a Slave

Patrick Took Care of Sheep for 6 years

He Learned the Language.

A voice spoke to him in a dream, Your ship is waiting.

The Ship Took Patrick to Britain


He Studied for 16 years in France.

Another dream, Come and walk among us again.

Converted Many Irish to Christ


He used the Shamrock as an example of the Trinity.
Father
Holy Spirit Jesus (Son)

One God

Patrick Died March 17, 460 (or 493)

Irish Legends
Patrick made the snakes leave Ireland. Leprechauns are little, magic people that grant wishes. There is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

St. Patricks Day Customs


People wear green. Pinches for no green. Parades Eat corned beef. Parties

Four Leaf Clover = Good Luck

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