St. Patrick
(387-493) Born in Scotland, St. Patrck died in Ireland. He's known for his "Confessio" and the "Epistola ad Coroticum."
Book Review: St. Patrick of Ireland
In "St. Patrick of Ireland," Philip Freeman sifts through the fragments of myths, legends, and time-worn manuscripts to re-create the story of Patrick. Freeman quickly reads between the lines of Patrick's letters to get at the real drama of his life and works. Along the way, he focuses on the man behind the legend.
In "St. Patrick of Ireland," Philip Freeman sifts through the fragments of myths, legends, and time-worn manuscripts to re-create the story of Patrick. Freeman quickly reads between the lines of Patrick's letters to get at the real drama of his life and works. Along the way, he focuses on the man behind the legend.
Books About St. Patrick & Irish Mythology
St. Patrick is an important figure in Irish history and literature. Read about the myths and legends that have surrounded St. Patrick; and find out why we still celebrate his life with St. Patrick's Day. Read more about the literature related to St. Patrick.
St. Patrick is an important figure in Irish history and literature. Read about the myths and legends that have surrounded St. Patrick; and find out why we still celebrate his life with St. Patrick's Day. Read more about the literature related to St. Patrick.
Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland
Tomie dePaola combines captivating illustrations with the engaging story of a boy named Patrick, who grew up to become the patron saint of Ireland.
Tomie dePaola combines captivating illustrations with the engaging story of a boy named Patrick, who grew up to become the patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day
Links to Irish food recipes, breads, beverages, toasts and history for entertaining on St. Patrick's Day.
Links to Irish food recipes, breads, beverages, toasts and history for entertaining on St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland
"His father Calpornius held both civic and clerical offices when Patrick was born to him in the late fourth century (c. A.D. 390). Although the family lived in the village of Bannavem Taberniaei, in Roman Britain, Patrick would one day become the most successful Christian missionary in Ireland, its patron saint, and the subject of legends." Read more about his life and legends.
"His father Calpornius held both civic and clerical offices when Patrick was born to him in the late fourth century (c. A.D. 390). Although the family lived in the village of Bannavem Taberniaei, in Roman Britain, Patrick would one day become the most successful Christian missionary in Ireland, its patron saint, and the subject of legends." Read more about his life and legends.
Story of Saint Patrick - Saint Patrick Centre
"The idea of the Saint Patrick Centre has been around since the early 1990's. Northern Ireland's civil unrest has meant that until the recent peace agreement the potential for such a project has been significantly constrained."
"The idea of the Saint Patrick Centre has been around since the early 1990's. Northern Ireland's civil unrest has meant that until the recent peace agreement the potential for such a project has been significantly constrained."
The St. Patrick
"He didn't chase the snakes out of Ireland and he may never have plucked a shamrock to teach the mystery of the Trinity. Yet St. Patrick well deserves to be honored by the people of Ireland— and by downtrodden and excluded people everywhere."
"He didn't chase the snakes out of Ireland and he may never have plucked a shamrock to teach the mystery of the Trinity. Yet St. Patrick well deserves to be honored by the people of Ireland— and by downtrodden and excluded people everywhere."
Ulitmate St. Patrick
Study St. Patrick with folklore and stories.
Study St. Patrick with folklore and stories.