St. Patrick Medallion Tote Bag (Black)

These custom made-on-demand Tote Bags ship world-wide directly from our exceptional craftsmen in China. When placing your order, please use a physical street address for DHL Express delivery. DHL Express can not deliver to a PO Box. Destination tracking is available for most countries. A tracking number will be emailed to you once your order has shipped.

Production Time: 5-7 working days
DHL Express Ship Time: 3-6 days

Please Note: During peak shopping seasons, production and ship time may take a little longer than normal. If you are buying this item as a gift, please order as early as possible. We don't want to disappoint you or the gift recipient with a potentially delayed order.

For countries where tracking numbers are not available, this item should arrive by regular post within 2-4 weeks. Orders that have not arrived within 45 days of order processing are eligible for a free reshipment or a refund.

MATERIALS 
These Tote Bags are made with a high quality, textured imitation leather with a Safiano Finish created by the luxury designer brand Prada. This material is made with split leather (that’s the fibrous part of the hide left over from making genuine leather) which has been bonded with polyurethane. This material is extremely durable and the image will not fade, peel or flake. The interior lining is a soft, brushed polyester. These Tote Bags are vegan and eco friendly.

CARE
Your freshly made bag might arrive with a "new bag smell" (similar to a new car smell) that some people love and others do not. When you receive your bag, please unwrap it and allow the bag breathe for 24-48 hours to absorb the natural scents of its surroundings. To clean your tote bag, use a soft, damp towel to wipe away any dust or dirt. You can use a mild soap or gentle cleaning spray if needed. Please do not put this tote bag in the washing machine.

ST. PATRICK

Feast Day March 17
Patron Saint of Ireland, engineers, and invoked against snakes and sins.

Born around 389 AD in Britain, Patrick was the fifth century bishop and patron of Ireland, whose life of holiness set the example for many of the Church's future saints. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland," he is the primary patron saint of Ireland.

At 16, Patrick (along with many others) was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Ireland. Forced to work as a shepherd, he suffered greatly from hunger and cold. Looking after the animals, he lived in captivity for six years before escaping and returning to his family.

Patrick then studied the Christian faith at monastic settlements in Italy and France. He was ordained a deacon by the Bishop of Auxerre, France around the year 418 AD and ordained a bishop in 432 AD.

It was around this time when he was assigned to minister to the communities in Ireland. When Patrick returned to Ireland, he was able to use his knowledge of Irish culture that he gained during his years of captivity.

Early tradition regards him as the founder of Christianity in Ireland, converting a society practicing a form of Celtic polytheism. He was a determined evangelizer and a courageous preacher.

Legend credits Patrick with teaching about the doctrine of the Holy Trinity by showing people a three leaf clover — also known as a shamrock — to help non Christians and new converts visualize the mystery of the Trinity. The shamrock, a single plant with three leaves, is similar to the one Triune God with three separate and distinct persons — God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

The additional leaf on a four leaf clover — which is considered lucky — represents Mary, the Mother of God. The luck is prosperity and grace given to us by the Holy Trinity through Mary.