Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is widely celebrated on March 17th as St. Patrick’s Day. He is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and for using the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. According to tradition, Saint Patrick was born in Britain in the late 4th century and was captured by Irish raiders at the age of 16. He was taken as a slave to Ireland and spent six years working as a shepherd. During this time, he turned to faith and prayer and eventually…
St Patrick the slave
