The Truth about Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick.
All though not Irish by birth, is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland after being captured and enslaved there as a young man, later becoming a missionary and bishop who converted many to the faith.
Here's a more detailed look at his story:
Born in Britain to a Romanized family, Patrick was captured by Irish raiders at age 16 and taken to Ireland, where he was sold into slavery.
For six years, he tended sheep and, during this time, he deepened his faith through prayer and reflection, viewing his enslavement as a test of his faith.
After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported a vision of an angel telling him to return to Ireland as a missionary.
Patrick was mistreated by his slave masters, and was afraid of being hurt by them at his return, but God put a desire deep within him to see Chrit brought to those same people.
Ordained as a bishop, Patrick was sent back to Ireland by Pope Celestine I, to spread Christianity and support the Christians already there.
He is said to have converted warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and their subjects in "Holy Wells". By the end of the fifth century, Ireland was a Christianized nation, thanks to Patrick's efforts.
Patrick of Ireland was said to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland, but in truth there were no actual snakes that was indidganis to that country. However this is more than likely an anecdote, describing the fact that Patric is credited with driving out pagenistic worship that a lot of the time included human sacrifice.
The Bible describes it as follows,
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19
Patrick died on March 17th (some say 461 or 492), and his grave is in Downpatrick, County Down.
So the memorial of a great missionary that was named Saint Patrick's Day is not about fish and chips and Irish Whiskey, but rather the celebration of the memory of a brave and father missionary who brought the knowledge of Jesus Christ to an otherwise pagen country.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick.
All though not Irish by birth, is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland after being captured and enslaved there as a young man, later becoming a missionary and bishop who converted many to the faith.
Here's a more detailed look at his story:
Born in Britain to a Romanized family, Patrick was captured by Irish raiders at age 16 and taken to Ireland, where he was sold into slavery.
For six years, he tended sheep and, during this time, he deepened his faith through prayer and reflection, viewing his enslavement as a test of his faith.
After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported a vision of an angel telling him to return to Ireland as a missionary.
Patrick was mistreated by his slave masters, and was afraid of being hurt by them at his return, but God put a desire deep within him to see Chrit brought to those same people.
Ordained as a bishop, Patrick was sent back to Ireland by Pope Celestine I, to spread Christianity and support the Christians already there.
He is said to have converted warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and their subjects in "Holy Wells". By the end of the fifth century, Ireland was a Christianized nation, thanks to Patrick's efforts.
Patrick of Ireland was said to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland, but in truth there were no actual snakes that was indidganis to that country. However this is more than likely an anecdote, describing the fact that Patric is credited with driving out pagenistic worship that a lot of the time included human sacrifice.
The Bible describes it as follows,
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19
Patrick died on March 17th (some say 461 or 492), and his grave is in Downpatrick, County Down.
So the memorial of a great missionary that was named Saint Patrick's Day is not about fish and chips and Irish Whiskey, but rather the celebration of the memory of a brave and father missionary who brought the knowledge of Jesus Christ to an otherwise pagen country.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
The Truth about Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick.
All though not Irish by birth, is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland after being captured and enslaved there as a young man, later becoming a missionary and bishop who converted many to the faith.
Here's a more detailed look at his story:
Born in Britain to a Romanized family, Patrick was captured by Irish raiders at age 16 and taken to Ireland, where he was sold into slavery.
For six years, he tended sheep and, during this time, he deepened his faith through prayer and reflection, viewing his enslavement as a test of his faith.
After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported a vision of an angel telling him to return to Ireland as a missionary.
Patrick was mistreated by his slave masters, and was afraid of being hurt by them at his return, but God put a desire deep within him to see Chrit brought to those same people.
Ordained as a bishop, Patrick was sent back to Ireland by Pope Celestine I, to spread Christianity and support the Christians already there.
He is said to have converted warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and their subjects in "Holy Wells". By the end of the fifth century, Ireland was a Christianized nation, thanks to Patrick's efforts.
Patrick of Ireland was said to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland, but in truth there were no actual snakes that was indidganis to that country. However this is more than likely an anecdote, describing the fact that Patric is credited with driving out pagenistic worship that a lot of the time included human sacrifice.
The Bible describes it as follows,
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19
Patrick died on March 17th (some say 461 or 492), and his grave is in Downpatrick, County Down.
So the memorial of a great missionary that was named Saint Patrick's Day is not about fish and chips and Irish Whiskey, but rather the celebration of the memory of a brave and father missionary who brought the knowledge of Jesus Christ to an otherwise pagen country.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
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