On the other hand, we find the character to whom the celebration is dedicated, St. Patrick. He was born in a Scottish town of killatrick between the years 337 and 385 and his real name was Maewin Succat. At the age of 16 he was kidnapped by a group of pirates who carried him to Ireland, selling it in a market to a rancher who owned a large ranch with animals, which was entrusted to the care of succat. He worked for 5 years under hard suffering, until the moment he got a miraculous dream which directed him to a ship that helped him escape from captivity heading to Italy.
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In this way, this saint full of spirit and devotion carried out the studies to be ordained as priest, given his deep faith and religious tradition that had been entrusted to him. He was even greatly influenced by Saint German, another contemporary saint. After years of stay in Italy Y Francein the year 431 the Pope sent the new priest to Ireland, ordaining him bishop of a nation that practically knew nothing of Christianity. Nonetheless, St. Patrick he founded numerous churches, preached the faith and managed to obtain good recognition from the population, fulfilling his mission to this day. March 17, 461 (or 465 according to other sources).
But what relationship does clover either sham rock with St. Patrick? Well, it is said that this saint preached the faith in a simple and concrete way. That was how he explained by means of a three-leaf clover, (a typical plant of the nation) how the Holy Trinity, through its three leaves as three elements could become the same body. This became the ireland Symbol, and is currently in various graphic manifestations related to the place. It is also a symbol of good luck for all the Irish, generating a belief that moves away from the religious.
In any case, all these symbols merge with each other, hosting an unprecedented celebration that today no longer holds a religious meaning, but a good excuse to go out to celebrate, have fun and get drunk with the traditional Irish beer.
Via| hearts.org