St Patrick

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

ST. PATRICK (R3x32) 3C Set Michael Briggs Madison SCD

1- 8 Snowball chain:
1- 2 1s cross RH
3- 4 1M and 2L also 1L and 2M change places LH
5- 6 2s cross RH while 1M and 3L also 1L and 3M changes places RH. (2)3(1)
7- 8 All set
9-16 3s dance RSh reels of 3 on the sides (3M facing down, 3L facing up to begin) (2)3(1)
17-24 3s dance Corner pass and turn with 1st and 2nd corners
25-26 3M+1s and 3L+2s dance ½ RH across (3s end outside the set, 3L at top, 3M at bottom)
27-30 3M dances round 1M and loops into 2nd place on own side while 3L dances around 1L and loops into 2nd place on own side. 2s+1s turn RH. 231
31-32 All set. 231

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba.

Patrick was never formally canonised, having lived before the current laws of the Catholic Church in these matters. Nevertheless, he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Church of Ireland (part of the Anglican Communion), and in the Eastern Orthodox Church, where he is regarded as equal-to-the-apostles and Enlightener of Ireland.

Saint Patrick, born in the late 4th century, is an enduring symbol of Irish Christianity and cultural identity. Recognized as the patron saint of Ireland, Patrick's life is intertwined with both religious significance and legendary tales.

Captured by raiders as a youth, Patrick was taken to Ireland as a slave. During his captivity, he found solace in his Christian faith. After escaping, he returned to Britain, where he became a cleric and felt a divine calling to return to Ireland as a missionary.

One of the most enduring symbols associated with Saint Patrick is the shamrock, which he used to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. His missionary work played a pivotal role in converting Ireland to Christianity.

Saint Patrick's death is traditionally commemorated on March 17th, a date celebrated globally as St. Patrick's Day. The day is marked with parades, festivals, and the iconic donning of green attire. Beyond the religious realm, Saint Patrick has become an emblem of Irish culture, known for his enduring legacy in shaping the spiritual and cultural landscape of Ireland.

"St Patrick Preaching To The Kings", Franz Borgias Mayer (1848-1926), Stained Glass Window, c. 1907
Bottom feature of the center stained glass window in the north transept of Carlow Cathedral of the Assumption, College Street, Graigue, Carlow, Ireland.

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