I hope this posting generates some nice and spiritual discussions.
Saint Patrick was born in the late fourth century. His father was Calpurnius, a Briton and a deacon; his mother, Concess, was a Frank
I read this to state that Patrick was half Briton (Celts of the big island) and half Germanic (Franks being one of the Germanic tribes of the mainland). History trivia=the Patron Saint of Ireland wasn't Irish! Oh well. No disrespect intended, and I trust none taken.
The Russian Synod (and perhaps the Serbs) commemorate St. Harold, Last Orthodox King of England, and his companions who died at Hastings as a martyr.
Walsingham, the site of the principal Marian shrine in England is now largely an Orthodox town (!!).
Of course this year, the more important Forgiveness Sunday happens (for New Calendar Orthodox) to coincide with the feast of St. Patrick, Enlightener of Ireland.
If I have in any way offended you, my brothers and sisters, forgive me. (A 'virtual' Forgiveness Vespers is a new tradition on many Orthodox discussion sites.)
May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.