Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick Cathedral of NYC, and Saint Patrick's Day

1. Saint Patrick, "is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland". He was said to be associated with visions of Purgatory.

2. The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is "located on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, directly across the street from Rockefeller Center."

3. On Saint Patrick's Day, parades are typically held internationally. But it is not made a public holiday in Canada.

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