On the last Sunday of July, a traditional climb (barefoot) to the summit of Croagh Patrick, where St. Patrick iis said to have fasted for 40 days in 441. More on the pilgrimage Join our mailing list to receive more stories like this delivered daily!By filling out the form above, you will be signed up to receive Beliefnet's Daily Bible Reading newsletter and special partner offers. You may opt-out any time. Read Previous Post Our Happy Pope Read Next Post Les Enfants du Paradis archives most recent