ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Saint Patrick

St. Patrick is a very old and special man who lived a long time ago in a place called Ireland. He loved God very much and wanted to tell everyone about him. St. Patrick was a bishop which meant he was like a leader for the people who loved God too.

People sometimes call him Saint because he did good things and helped a lot of people learn about God. A story about St. Patrick is when he used a special plant called a shamrock to teach people about God's three parts, called the Trinity. He told them that just like the shamrock has three leaves but is still one plant, God has three parts, but is still one God.

St. Patrick is also known for getting rid of snakes in Ireland. People say that with his prayers and hard work, he chased all the snakes away. This is why some people wear green and celebrate his life on a special day called Saint Patrick's Day.

Even though St. Patrick lived a long time ago, people still remember him because he was very kind and helpful. He wanted everyone to know about God's love and how we can all be good to one another.