St. Patrick's Day
- is the historical Irish holiday . The holiday has British roots . It is
celebrated in honor of St. Patrick - the patron saint of Ireland. Tradition
has it that the saint banished all snakes from the island , brought
Christianity to Ireland .There are legends about St.
Patrick. According
to one of them , St. Patrick was born in the family of a deacon of the local
church Wales on March 17 of the year 415 . He was captured by
pirates, when he was 16 years old . They
brought him to Ireland , where he was in the service of the chief Milchan . He worked as a shepherd boy . He
later wrote that at that period of his life he prayed many times a day , his
faith is all the more strengthened. Legend
has it that after six years he heard the voice of God , who told him that she
was coming home and that he is waiting for his ship . Patrick
escaped from captivity and persuaded the captain to take him to the ship.Later,
there was his familiarity with the French bishop Germanus ( St. Germain ) ,
helped him gain a foothold in their spiritual development . Over
the years, the saint returned to Ireland as a missionary. It was requested by Pope
Celestine I. Croagh
Patrick mountain was named in honor of St. Patrick's Day because it is forty
days and nights fasting there. According
to legend, it was on this mountain and made it holy miracle. He
ordered all the snakes from Ireland to gather at his feet , after which he had
driven them .Autobiography
of a saint, called "Confession" has survived to the present day , as
well as one of his message and prayer "Prayer of the deer " (
"The Shield of St. Patrick's Day "). This prayer protects against all
evil . Legend
has it that with this prayer he and his students passed the ambush enemies of
Christianity. A
war in ambush instead of the travelers saw the deer run past them .Traditionally,
the feast of St. Patrick's Day costume parades are held with brass bands . According
to many , the Americans have brought this tradition to the holiday.Today
is the Feast Day of St. joy and celebration of spring. It
is celebrated not only in the UK and Ireland, but also beyond.