Who was saint Patrick?

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture, namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. read more

Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the"Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. read more

St. Patrick, (flourished 5th century, Britain and Ireland; feast day March 17), patron saint and national apostle of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and probably responsible in part for the Christianization of the Picts and Anglo-Saxons. read more

St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen or so, he was captured by Irish pirates during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. read more