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March 17 · Optional · White

St Patrick

(c. 385–461) Bishop and apostle of Ireland. Captured as a teenager and enslaved, he escaped, became a priest, and returned to convert his captors. The Lorica ('St Patrick's Breastplate') is attributed to him.

When is the feast of St Patrick?

The feast is celebrated on March 17 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Patrick?

The feast of St Patrick is celebrated on March 17 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Patrick?

(c. 385–461) Bishop and apostle of Ireland. Captured as a teenager and enslaved, he escaped, became a priest, and returned to convert his captors. The Lorica ('St Patrick's Breastplate') is attributed to…

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