Video: Meet St. Patrick, the Man Behind the Myth

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts: Beyond the Blarney Millions of Men May Be Descended From Irish King, Study Says Wallpaper: Irish Landscape of Misty Green Hills March 16, 2006—He probably never raised a mug of green beer, but the patron saint of Ireland has come to embody the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Learn more about the real St. Patrick's legacy, and about the enduring effect his feast-day celebration has had on the New World. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS PHOTOS: Vast New Marine Refuge Home to Huge Crab, Coral PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Pink Iguana Species Discovered Biggest Known Landslide Found on Mars? NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS