The beard, the crozier, the mitre, the shamrock - Saint Patrick as he is visualized in thousands of statues, paintings and minds. Not very historical, in the late 5th century such garb was unknown.
Statue of Saint Patrick at the Hill of Tara
From Bernd Biege, About.com
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Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick
The Historical PatrickOrigins of the Saint Patrick's Day ParadesA Traditional Saint Patrick's Day
Visiting Ireland with Saint Patrick in Mind
Saint Patrick 101Tracking Patrick in Dublin, Meath, Connacht and UlsterThe Pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick (County Mayo)
Museums and Attractions Connected to Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick (County Down)Saint Patrick's Trian, Armagh (County Armagh)Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Dublin)
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