March
17 is St. Patrick’s Day. So this week we will take a look at some art by Irish
Artists named Patrick in honor of this patron Saint of Ireland. But first….
o Patrick spent 6 years as a
slave to Chief Milchu in Dalriada Ireland. He tended the chief’s flocks.
o Patrick became fluent in the
native Celtic Tongue.
o He escaped.
o He was chosen to go to Britain
with Germain to undue the teachings of Pelagius (remember from the movie of
2004 King Arthur with Clive Owen he was a follower of Pelagius).
o Patrick died March 17 AD 460
o Patrick means Patrician, Noble
o Legend says he taught the
doctrine of the Holy Trinity using a shamrock.
o The absence of snakes in
Ireland gave rise to the legend St. Patrick banished them all to the sea after
they attacked him during a 40 day fast.
Enjoy
the art of each Patrick this week.
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