Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the patron saint of Ireland.
When he was made a Bishop by Pope Celestine in 432 and sent as a missionary to Ireland, he was given the name "Patercius" or "Patritius" which comes from the Latin "pater civium" meaning "the father of his people".
St Patrick suffered many trials as a missionary in Ireland. There are accounts which talk about his struggles with the Druids.
The best known legend about St. Patrick is the story of how he drove the snakes from Ireland. Some tales tell that he stood on a hill and used a wooden staff to drive the snakes into the sea and banished them forever from the land.
St Patrick's Day became an official feast day since the early 17th century, and has since evolved into a time of celebration of Irish culture.
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