Which saint is venerated as the patron saint of Northern Ireland?
A Life in the UK Test practice question on life in the United Kingdom. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
St Andrew
Wrong — St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
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B
St David
Wrong — St David is the patron saint of Wales.
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C
St Patrick ✓ Correct
Correct — St Patrick is Northern Ireland's patron saint.
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D
St George
Wrong — St George is the patron saint of England.
The correct answer is C: St Patrick
Correct — St Patrick is Northern Ireland's patron saint.
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