1. It is named after Saint Patrick (c.

2. Saint Patrick is the protector of Ireland.

3. His name in English is Saint Patrick.

4. Saint Patrick, who was born in the late 4th century, was one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history.

5. Though Saint Patrick has not been officially canonized, he is still venerated in Ireland and many parts of the world.

6. Even the Chinese are sure to wear green in honor of Saint Patrick.

7. The British Union Jack was designed to unify the diagonal crosses of Saint Patrick (Ireland) and Saint Andrew (Scotland) with the rectilinear cross of Saint George (England).

8. An urban district of southern Northern Ireland. Reputedly founded by Saint Patrick, it is the seat of both the Roman Catholic and Protestant primates of Ireland. Population, 2,700.

9. An urban district of southern Northern Ireland. Reputedly founded by Saint Patrick, it is the seat of both the Roman Catholic and Protestant primates of Ireland. Population, 12, 700.