St. Patrick was of Romano-British origin, and born about the year 389AD. After a rough youth, he became a priest and was ordained a bishop and sent to evangelize Ireland. Because of the island’s pagan background, Patrick was emphatic in encouraging widows to remain chaste and young women to consecrate their virginity to Christ. He ordained many priests, divided the country into dioceses, held Church councils, founded several monasteries and continually urged his people to greater holiness in Christ. He suffered much opposition from pagan druids and was criticized in both England and Ireland for the way he conducted his mission. Patrick died about 461, and was buried in the vicinity of the future Cathedral town of Down. Enjoy some Irish quotes which as always will make you think and believe more.
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