Hierarch · 5th century
Patrick of Ireland
Saint Patrick, Bishop of Armagh, Enlightener of Ireland
New Calendar March 17 Old Calendar March 30
Why they are a saint
Patrick of Ireland was enlightener of Ireland, pre-schism bishop of Armagh. Kept on Orthodox calendars of the West and by many converts of Irish ancestry. The years given for this life are 5th century. The New Calendar feast is March 17; this memory is kept in the Irish Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for ireland. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Patrick of Ireland, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.
Do not confuse with Patrick of Prusa (hieromartyr).