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In Thee, O Lord, do we find refuge. May the inspiring words of St. Patrick’s Breastplate strengthen us as we walk through life. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

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Patrick, Apostle of Ireland is one of the Saints universally Commemorated on the same day by all churches with sanctoral calendars: Catholic, Episopal, Lutheran, and Orthodox all remember him on the 17th day of March.

Apolytikion of Patrick, Enlightener of Ireland
Third Tone

O Holy Hierarch, equal of the Apostles, Saint Patrick, wonderworker and enlightener of Ireland: Intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.

Kontakion of Patrick, Enlightener of Ireland
Fourth Tone

The Master revealed thee as a skillful fisher of men; and casting forth nets of Gospel preaching, thou drewest up the heathen to piety. Those who were the children of idolatrous darkness thou didst render sons of day through holy Baptism. O Patrick, intercede for us who honour thy memory.