Many countries around the world have a patron saint. We all certainly know that Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and you may know that England has Saint George. But who is the patron saint of United States? Is there even one at all? Well, in this post I will explain exactly who …
Wondered about the origin of this day in English history? Just what is this St Georges Day all about and what’s the story behind it? Hi, you have probably arrived at this site because you are English or because you have English ancestry and you want to know more about your roots. In this post, …
You are probably reading this post because you are Welsh, and you probably want to know what this St Davids Day is all about. Or you may have Welsh ancestry and you want to know more about your Welsh heritage. You may even have a fascination with special days like me and want to learn …
Four unique patron saints are worshiped within the British Isles and Ireland. My “List Patron Saints of Britain and Ireland” post will discuss these saints and their origins and also when to celebrate their feast day. These saints as you may know are George, Andrew, David, and Patrick. They are the patron saints of England, …
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and has become famous the world over. This is particularly in the United States as many ex-pats now work and reside there. There is St Patricks Day as you may know but do you even know the origins of this saint and how he became the patron …
Do you know who the patron saint of Scotland is? Have you heard about St Andrews Day and do you know the origin behind this day? Well, in this post I will explain what this day is all about, so please read on. It’s St Andrew’s Day! Before I continue to explain the origin of …
