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QUIZ: Do you have shamrock superpowers? 7 questions to test your St. Paddy’s know-how

(RNS) Think St. Patrick's Day is all about green beer and leprechauns? Meet the man behind all the revelry.
QUIZ: Do you have shamrock superpowers? 7 questions to test your St. Paddy’s know-how
Statue of St Patrick on the West Front of Salisbury Cathedral, UK. Wikimedia Commons public domain image by Richard Avery
Kimberly Winston

(RNS) Did you think St. Patrick’s Day is all about green beer and leprechauns? In fact, the Christian feast day has been celebrated since the 17th century in honor of Ireland’s beloved patron saint.

Take our quiz to find out more about the trailblazing, fifth-century priest.

(TIP: Want a crash course first? Read our St. Pat’s ‘Splainer to refresh your memory.)


RNS St. Patrick graphic by Kimberly Winston and Tiffany McCallen

RNS St. Patrick graphic by Kimberly Winston and Tiffany McCallen

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