Facts About St. Patrick

~ The “Apostle of Ireland” ~

 

Realities  ~  There are misconceptions about Saint Patrick. Here are some facts:

 

(1) He was born in England (he was British, not Irish)!  

 

(2) At about age 16 he was kidnapped by some Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. He later escaped and returned to England.

 

[3] He was never known to have worn green. 

 

[4] During the fifth century he returned to Ireland as a missionary.

 

[5] According to legend says that he used a shamrock to illustrate the Triune God.

 

[6] He has never been officially canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.

 

[7] March 17^th is believed to be the date of his death.

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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