Happy St Patrick’s Day! From 14th – 18th, we’re celebrating St Patrick with music, the basic historical facts, and a new quote each day.
Photographed by John Callister at Hill of Tara (left) and Armagh Cathedral (right).
Video: All You Need To Know About St Patrick! The basic facts with pics and text, set to the music of Danny Boy
St Patrick’s Day, 17th March 2022
It was there that the Lord opened up my awareness of my lack of faith. Even though it came about late, I recognised my failings. So I turned with all my heart to the Lord my God, and he looked down on my lowliness and had mercy on my youthful ignorance. He protected me and consoled me as a father does for his son. That is why I cannot be silent about such great blessings and such a gift that the Lord so kindly bestowed in the land of my captivity. St Patrick
Armagh’s two Cathedrals, named after St Patrick, are just a short distance apart.
Slemish Mountain, County Antrim, where Patrick is said to have spent six years as a slave, tending sheep
Saul Church, County Down, built on the site where Patrick established the first Christian Church in Ireland
Down Cathedral, Downpatrick, where Patrick’s tombstone can be visited by the public.
A recent replica St Patrick’s cross in the grounds of Down Cathedral
Patrick’s tombstone at Down Cathedral
All photos copyright John Callister 2022