Patrick of Ireland

Hierarch

Commemorated March 17

Our father among the saints Patrick of Ireland , Bishop of Armagh and Enlightener of Ireland, was born a Briton. Captured and brought to Ireland as a slave, he escaped and returned home. Later, he returned to Ireland as a missionary , bringing Christianity to its people. His feast day is March 17 (OS) / March 30 (NS).

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