10g_DBA Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Celebrating A Man of God Saint Patrick was named Maewyn Succat at his birth, somewhere near the end of the fourth century. He took on the name Patrick or Patricus, after he became a priest, much later in his life. At the age of sixteen Maewyn Succat was kidnapped from his native land of Britain by a band pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. Maewyn worked as a shepherd and turned to religion for solace. After six long years of slavery he escaped to the northern coast of Gaul. In Gaul, Maewyn became Patrick (a more christian name) and studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for twelve years. He came to believe that it was his calling to convert the pagans of Ireland to Christianity. Patrick was about sixty years old when he arrived in Ireland and it is said that he had a winning personality that helped him win converts. He used the shamrock, which resembles a three-leafed clover, to help explain the concept of the Trinity (father, son, holy spirit). Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries and setting up schools and churches to aid in converting the Irish country to Christianity. Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. The snake is a pagan symbol and perhaps this is a figurative tale explaining that he drove paganism out of Ireland. Patrick's mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. He then retired to County Down and died on March 17 in 461 AD. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since. The first year St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in this country was 1737 in Boston, Massachusetts. As the saying goes, on this day "everybody is Irish!" Over 100 U.S. cities now hold Saint Patrick's Day parades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Erin go braless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Erin go braless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Celebrating A Man of God He came to believe that it was his calling to convert the pagans of Ireland to Christianity. "Pagans of Ireland". If that's not already an FFL league on this site, it should be. Plenty of pagans, not sure how many of 'em are drunks....er....Irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 As the saying goes, on this day "everybody is Irish!" Over 100 U.S. cities now hold Saint Patrick's Day parades. I'm English, but I suppose that being Catholic makes me "Irish enough" to partake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Anyone who is in the Chicago area, and went to the Chicago Parade or the South Side Irish Parade from the late early 70's to early 90's no doubt saw my grandfather, as he was the official Leprechaun who walked alongside the Queen in both parades. If he couldn't make both (sometimes I think they're on the same day), the Chicago one he didn't miss for like 23 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I honor my dad, God rest his soul, every St. Patty's Day by doing a shot of Bushmill's. I usually have a bottle of it in the house to keep me from going to the bar and getting started if you know what I mean. This year I have no bottle of Bushmill's so I may have to hit the bar on the way home from work. Maybe I should bring my woman with me to keep me under control. It is Saturday night afterall. Or maybe just head to the liquor store and buy a bottle then honor my dad a bunch of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 By the way, Savannah, GA throws a hell of a party on St. Patty's day. I haven't gone in years but when I did it rocked! I'd love to spend a SPD in Boston, New York, or Chicago. Would probably be fun to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I'm English, but I suppose that being Catholic makes me "Irish enough" to partake. I once heard a comedian call himself Irish-Catholic. And then he said, "Actually, that's the only type of Irish there is... if your Irish-Protestant then you're not Irish at all... you're English." So I guess this could work in reverse for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I once heard a comedian call himself Irish-Catholic. And then he said, "Actually, that's the only type of Irish there is... if your Irish-Protestant then you're not Irish at all... you're English." So I guess this could work in reverse for you. Did you know that Irish Protestants wear orange on st patty day. Irish Catholics wear green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Anyone who is in the Chicago area, and went to the Chicago Parade or the South Side Irish Parade from the late early 70's to early 90's no doubt saw my grandfather, as he was the official Leprechaun who walked alongside the Queen in both parades. If he couldn't make both (sometimes I think they're on the same day), the Chicago one he didn't miss for like 23 years. A "tip'o' the-hat' to him! May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Did you know that Irish Protestants wear orange on st patty day. Irish Catholics wear green. I heard that wearing orange to St Patty's Day celebrations could cause trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Not to the fire that burns down shanties, But to the one that brings down panties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Did you know that Irish Protestants wear orange on st patty day. I thought we just established that there is no such thing as an Irish Protestant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I thought we just established that there is no such thing as an Irish Protestant. Then who is it the Irish Catholics keep blowing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Then who is it the Irish Catholics keep blowing up? the English--duh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 the English--duh Why do they speak Gaelic if they're English? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Celebrating A Man of God Saint Patrick was named Maewyn Succat at his birth, somewhere near the end of the fourth century. He took on the name Patrick or Patricus, after he became a priest, much later in his life. At the age of sixteen Maewyn Succat was kidnapped from his native land of Britain by a band pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. Maewyn worked as a shepherd and turned to religion for solace. After six long years of slavery he escaped to the northern coast of Gaul. In Gaul, Maewyn became Patrick (a more christian name) and studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for twelve years. He came to believe that it was his calling to convert the pagans of Ireland to Christianity. Patrick was about sixty years old when he arrived in Ireland and it is said that he had a winning personality that helped him win converts. He used the shamrock, which resembles a three-leafed clover, to help explain the concept of the Trinity (father, son, holy spirit). Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries and setting up schools and churches to aid in converting the Irish country to Christianity. Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. The snake is a pagan symbol and perhaps this is a figurative tale explaining that he drove paganism out of Ireland. Patrick's mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. He then retired to County Down and died on March 17 in 461 AD. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since. The first year St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in this country was 1737 in Boston, Massachusetts. As the saying goes, on this day "everybody is Irish!" Over 100 U.S. cities now hold Saint Patrick's Day parades. Where you gonna be tomorrow? Heading down to Fado block party. PM me your # if you're interested in meeting up for a ... or I'll catch ya soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Mrs. PD side is Irish and so is mine, and my side was all over the Irish maps-from historic Horse thieves to an Archbishop. Happy St. Paddy's Day!!! Parade starts here at 11 am-Front St. Downtown Wilmington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Did you know that Irish Protestants wear orange on st patty day. Irish Catholics wear green. I wear green nipple tassles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I wear green nipple tassles so does my wife........they smell like Rum and cabbage in the mornin though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I wear green nipple tassles Hair down or in a pony tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 so does my wife........they smell like Rum and cabbage in the mornin though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I wear green nipple tassles Stop it yer turnin me on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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