Saint Patrick is the most revered Saint in Ireland, it is believed that he brought Christianity to the "emerald island", baptized Ireland and rid it from paganism. However, for several centuries the day of his commemoration is celebrated not only in Ireland but also in many other countries - Canada, UK, USA, Nigeria, and 10 years ago to these countries joined Russia.
However, for us it is an opportunity to have fun, drink beer and dance bagpipes, because Patrick is the Holy Catholic Church, Orthodoxy is indirectly