The day of San Patrizio is an international celebration, which comes from Irish culture, being the anniversary of the death of the patron saint of Ireland
This Monday 17 March, the San Patrizioknown in Brazil as the Saint Patrício Daythe patron saint of Ireland. Initially, the event was celebrated as a religious holiday, but, over the years, it has become a celebration of Irish culture.
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We have already seen in the films, in series and also as part of the representations of the pop culture of the parades and parts of San Patrícia. Participants dress in typical Irish clothes, always green, consume beer and typical foods of the country. However, since it is not celebrated in Brazil, few know the true meaning of customs. More information on the date:
What day is San Patrizio’s day?
The party is celebrated on March 17, the date of the death of the true San Patrizio and occurs in the middle of the Catholic Lent. For this reason, it is seen by some as a period to relax before returning to fasting, without neglecting the spiritual meaning.
What is the origin of the day of San Patrizio and its history?
Maewyn Subat was born at the end of the fourth century in Great Britain. He was captured when he was still a teenager and taken to be a slave to Ireland. After six years, he fled, but returned around 432 AD Vatican newsIt is determined to promote Christianity.
When he died on March 17, 461, he had already contributed to establishing monasteries, churches and schools. According to information from the encyclopedia BritishIn addition to his stories, many legends have grown around the saint, as he had expelled the snakes of Ireland and used the three -kindergarten clover, also known as the clover of San Patrizio, to explain the most holy Trinity: Father, son and Holy Spirit.
How is the day of San Patrizio celebrated?
The date is a national feast in Northern Ireland and Ireland. In countries such as Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, they are celebrated as a public party, as well as Carnival for us. There are fashion shows, music festivals, special masses, among others.
Traditions and celebrations for the day of San Patrizio
The use of green color and in particular the clover became symbols of the party. The plant symbolizes the “Renaissance of spring” and, according to the magazine SquadIt was traditionally used in religious ceremonies in the celebration to make them more beautiful.
After the immigration of the Irish in the United States, the meaning evolved and became a way to honor the legacy of the blood. Other figures such as the Docter, inherited from Celtic folklore, are also added to the tradition with their hats and gold jars.
Another tradition is the connection of the date with Catholicism. The date itself falls in Lent, and for this reason, the devotees have the opportunity to make a complete meal before returning to fasting, without neglecting religious treatments. The food is typical Irish, with roasted meat and vegetables.
In countries like the United States, there are presentations with Bodhrán, a special battery, Celtic harp, violin and bags.
San Patrizio today
The date has grown beyond the country and the saint, becoming part of world pop culture.
In an interview with BritishDublin Mike Cronin, academic director and academic director of Boston College, explained that he was seeing how people outside Ireland celebrate the holidays that the country started seeing him as a festival.
Prayer of San Patrizio
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I get up on this day that Alba,
For great strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
By faith in the triad,
From the affirmation of the unit
Of the Creator of Creation.
I get up on this day that Alba,
For the strength of the birth of Christ and his baptism,
From the strength of his crucifixion and burial,
From the strength of its resurrection and ascension,
From the strength of his descent to the judgment of the dead.
I get up on this day that Alba,
For the strength of the love of Cherubim,
In obedience to angels,
At the service of the Archangels,
For the hope of the resurrection and the prize,
From the prayers of the patriarchs,
For the predictions of the prophets,
For the preaching of the apostles
From the faith of the confessors,
For the innocence of sacred virgins,
By the Blessed Acts.
I get up on this day that Alba,
From the force of paradise:
Solar light, Flash of the Moon,
Fire Splendor, Rush of Lightning,
Winds of the wind, depth of the seas,
Firmness of the earth, solidity of the rock.
I get up on this day that Dawns:
May the strength of God direct me,
May the power of God support me,
That the wisdom of God guides me,
May the gaze of God look at me,
May the ear of God listen to me,
May the Word of God make me eloquent,
May the hand of God hold me,
May the way of God be ahead,
May the shield of God protect me,
May the army of God defend me
Of the devil’s traps,
Of the temptations of addiction,
Of all those who want me badly,
Far and close to me,
Act only or in groups.
We invite these forces to protect me from evil,
Against any cruel force that threatens my body and soul,
Against the spell of false prophets,
Against the black laws of paganism,
Against the false laws of heretics,
Against the art of idolatry,
Against the spells of witch and magicians,
Against knowledge that corrupts the body and soul.
Christ keeps me today
Against poison, against fire,
Against drowning, against injuries,
So that I can receive and enjoy the reward.
Christ with me,
Christ in front of me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ below me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ to lie down,
Christ to sit,
Christ while I get up,
Christ in the heart of everything I speak with,
Christ in the mouth of all those who speak to me,
Christ in all eyes that see me,
Christ in all ears that listen to me.
I get up on this day that Alba,
For great strength, invoking the Trinity,
By faith in the triad,
From the affirmation of the unit,
By the Creator of Creation.
Source: Terra
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