Brief History of St. Patrick
Every March 17, people from around the world celebrate the Irish Patron Saint, St. Patrick. Originally born in Roman Britain in the fourth century, St. Patrick was brought to Ireland at an early age as a slave. While enslaved, his faith in Christianity grew. Some scholars believe he escaped Ireland on a cargo ship headed back to Britain while others believe he was never kidnapped at all but fled from his life and future in Britain and became a slave trader rather than a slave himself. Nonetheless, Patrick made it back to his family in Britain. His time at home [...]