Beijing has embraced him as the “patron saint” of tourism ... had once lived for 40 years. Inside was an altar and—I was startled to find—a real monk. He told me he had been living ...

O Sacrum: All kneel for this prayer, led by the presiding priest or deacon, who is kneeling on the sanctuary steps (or the steps of the altar). Servers should immediately go to their places and ...

Here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and why he is celebrated each year. The first historical record of revelry for St. Patrick dates back to the 7th century in Ireland, Sarah Waidler ...

the statue – of a regal-looking fellow hoisting his goblet in a hearty toast – was from that day forth dubbed "Patron Saint of the Engineers." Thus began Alec's long and messy history of ...

NEW YORK -- If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in ...

Of the many things associated with the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, a small number originate with the religious day of observance. There are now two St. Patrick’s Day days worldwide.

Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music ...