St. Patrick of Ireland

The Icon

Feast Day - March 17th

St. Patrick is depicted in the Episcopal dress of Western Christianity holding a the Shepard's Crook and the shamrock which he used to teach the doctrine of the Holy trinity to Irish Orthodox Christians.

St. Patrick is often depicted holding a shamrock to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Its three leaves growing out of a single stem helped him to explain the concept of one God in three Persons.

Troparion in tone 3

Holy Bishop Patrick,
Faithful shepherd of Christ's royal flock,
You filled Ireland with the radiance of the Gospel:
The mighty strength of the Trinity!
Now that you stand before the Savior,
Pray that He may preserve us in faith and love!

Kontakion in tone 4

From slavery you escaped to freedom in Christ's service:
He sent you to deliver Ireland from the devil's bondage.
You planted the Word of the Gospel in pagan hearts.
In your journeys and hardships you rivaled the Apostle Paul!
Having received the reward for your labors in heaven,
Never cease to pray for the flock you have gathered on earth,
Holy bishop Patrick!

To view the Life of St. Patrick of Ireland, please click here