Patrick superimposed the sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the traditional Christian cross so that the result would seem more natural to the Irish.
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Patrick superimposed the sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the traditional Christian cross so that the result would seem more natural to the Irish.
Read more at http://www.hellokids.com/c_20331/reading-online/stories-for-children/st-patrick-s-day-history-and-fun-facts/the-history-of-st-patrick-s-day#MLoDQyudwtgoCJmI.99
a traditional Christian cross with an image of a super imposed sun, a powerful Irish symbol
