~ 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 17th is believed to be the date of his death.
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
LIFE NOW blog.
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