So where’s the freaking bruschetta?” Icon of Saint Patrick from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Wayne, West Virginia. T-shirts that read “St. Patrick was Italian” are all the rage on ...

Despite being an icon of Catholic veneration, Protestant and Orthodox Christianity also revere Saint Patrick as a saint.

NBC News’ Joe Fryer took a deeper look at Saint Patrick’s lasting influence and the history behind the holiday. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

North Texans and people worldwide will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17, with green-themed parties, festive foods and parades. The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over ...

the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. It was made an official Christian feast day early in the 17th century, before becoming an official Irish public holiday in 1903. St Patrick ...