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The druids typically were a spiritual collective who dwelled mainly in Ireland or close to the island on the mainland.

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What was saint Patrick's relationship with the druids?

Saint Patrick's relationship with the Druids is complex. While some accounts suggest he had conflicts with them due to their religious beliefs, other sources indicate that he may have engaged in respectful dialogue or even converted some Druids to Christianity. Overall, Patrick's mission in Ireland was focused on spreading Christianity and combating pagan practices, including those associated with the Druids.


Where did the druids come from?

The druids were members of the ancient Celtic priestly class from around 2,500 years ago in regions such as Ireland, Scotland, Britain, and Gaul (modern-day France). They were known for their religious and cultural practices, including their connection to nature and the spiritual world.


What do druids worship?

The Druids were an order of priests and teachers in the European religion of the countryside, called Paganism or Heathenism, which worshipped the calendar. The name is connected to the word for oak-tree, and they did venerate the oak and its mistletoe, and trees generally. They believed in metempsychosis ( the transmigration of souls) and what Christians call "magic."


Do druids believe in angels?

Angels are a judeo-christian concept. Muslims also believe in angles. Druidism had long past before any of these religions could even be brought to them. So the answer is no, druids did not believe in angls


Who did St. Patrick convert to Christianity?

He converted the pagan Druids of Ireland to Catholicism.