One: faith, courage (in escaping back home from Ireland), perseverance (in pursuing a Biblical education), forgiveness (in returning back to the people who enslaved him, and paying them the price for a slave-himself.) Even more he brought to them the message of the Light in the darkness, bringing more harmony and prosperity to the Island.
St. Patrick lived during the 5th century, from around 385–461 AD. He is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and is celebrated on March 17th as St. Patrick's Day.
St. George was a martyr and the mythical slayer of the dragon. Click on the link below to learn of his life and virtues.
Patrick was forced to work as a shepherd in Ireland after he was kidnapped from Britain.
St. Patrick was made to work as a shepherd.
St. Patrick was a missionary who is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland. He was not a monk, but a bishop who played a significant role in converting the Irish to Christianity in the 5th century.
St. Patrick was in Ireland in the 5th Century. There were no really big cities then. He travelled around Ireland, so did not really live in one place.
Patrick was born and raised in Roman Britain, either in Scotland or Wales.
he lived in poverty
To read about the life, ministry and virtues of St. Matthew click on the biography link below.
St. Patrick lived during the 5th century, from around 385–461 AD. He is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and is celebrated on March 17th as St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick was not married.
St. Patrick was not married.
St. Cecilia's virtues included chastity and piety. She later became very active in the church and was known for her "marriage to Christ."
Yes, that's why it is called St. Patrick's Day.
No, St. Patrick was not married and had no children.
Yes, St. Patrick was a bishop.