Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Proto-Irish: *Qatrikias; Modern Irish: Pádraig
[ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian
missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the
primary patron saint of Ireland along with Saints Brigit and Columba.
The dates of Patrick's life cannot be fixed with certainty but, on a widespread
interpretation, he was active as a missionary in Ireland during the second half of
the fifth century. He is generally credited with being the first bishop of Armagh,
Primate of Ireland.
When he was about 16, he was captured from his home in Great Britain by Irish
Pirates, and taken as a slave to Ireland, where he lived for six years before
escaping and returning to his family. After becoming a cleric, he returned to
northern and western Ireland. In later life, he served as an ordained bishop, but
little is known about the places where he worked. By the seventh century, he had
already come to be revered as the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick's Day is observed on 17 March, the date of his death. It is celebrated
inside and outside Ireland as a religious and cultural holiday. In the dioceses of
Ireland, it is both a solemnity and a holy day of obligation; it is also a celebration
of Ireland itself.
Here at Tall Timbers Marina, we have THE BEST St. Patrick's Day Celebration on
The Potomac River! Our unique blend of fine Irish cuisine, friendly staff, Irish
music and a genuine celebratory atmosphere makes our St. Patrick's Day
Celebration one you will not want to miss!
Here is what we have planned for you during The Tall Timbers Marina St.
Patrick's Day Celebration 2016!
Breakfast With The Leprechaun will be served from 8:00 AM till 12:30 PM the very next morning!
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR GREEN!
...and be sure to kiss a leprechaun for good luck.
