March 18, 2013

• So. . .

  Yesterday was apparently Saint Patrick’s Day and I didn’t realize it. Happy (late) Saint Patrick’s Day to everyone.

  I will give a little history on Saint Patrick, since yesterday was his day. 

  

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  Saint Patrick was born in 387 in Roman Britain. At about 16, he was captured and taken as a slave to Ireland. He lived there for about 6 years before he escaped and went back to his family. But while he was a slave, his faith grew and a voice had told him that he would go home soon. Shortly after returning home, Patrick had a vision of a man. This man carried letters and handed him one which read “The Voice of the Irish.” And with this vision, he heard the voice of the Irish people calling to him to come and walk among them once more. Eventually he returned to Ireland after becoming an ordained bishop.  He preached the gospel for 40 years and worked many miracles. Saint Patrick died March 17, 461.

  This is only the basics of Saint Patrick’s life. I would recommend learning more about this Saint. There is more to his story, including many legends.

  Although he wasn’t born in Ireland, he is Ireland’s patron Saint. I hope you all enjoyed this post and had a nice Saint Patrick’s Day.

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