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Form: 3D By: Ed

RS Coursework. Form: 3D By: Ed. Saint Patrick. Ireland. County Antrim. Downpatrick. Croagh Patrick. Facts in Brief. St Patrick really existed Born in Britain (probably in Wales) in 5th century AD His father, Calpornius, was a Roman official

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  1. RS Coursework Form: 3D By: Ed Saint Patrick

  2. Ireland County Antrim Downpatrick Croagh Patrick

  3. Facts in Brief • St Patrick really existed • Born in Britain (probably in Wales) in 5th century AD • His father, Calpornius, was a Roman official • St Patrick was originally a pagan, not a Christian • Taken to Ireland as a slave at age 16 • Escaped after 6 years • Became a Christian priest, and later a Bishop • Returned to Ireland as a missionary • Played a major part in converting the Irish to Christianity

  4. Doubtful Extra Facts • Born in 387 AD at Banwen in Wales. • His original name was Maewyn Succat, he became Patrick when he became a bishop. • Studied in France at the monastery of St Martin's in Tours. • Went to Ireland in 432 AD. • Died in 461 AD. • Taught by Saint Germaine

  5. The Life of Saint Patrick • Patrick’s family lived near the village of Bannavem Taburniae. • Although his father was a deacon, Patrick was not a believer; "I did not, indeed, know the true God".

  6. Enslaved by Pirates • In his teens, Patrick was captured by a gang of Irish pirates and taken as a slave to Ireland. Patrick came to believe that this was a punishment for his lack of faith. • He was put to work for six years herding sheep and pigs on Slemish mountain in County Antrim. While he was a shepherd, Patrick spent much of his time praying.

  7. Escape • He escaped after six years • He stowed away on a boat bound for Britain, which landed near to his parent’s home. • He followed his vocation and became a priest and after a dream was inspired to return to Ireland.

  8. Return to Ireland • He returned to Ireland as a Missionary. • He became the country’s second bishop. • He brought the message to many who had never heard it. • As a missionary Patrick baptised many thousands of people.

  9. Return to Ireland • It was not easy! • Patrick was in great risk. • He was sometimes imprisoned by local pagan chiefs. • At points he was desperate to return home, but he knew his duty and remained in Ireland

  10. Patrick’s Education • He understood Latin and English. • As a priest he also had to be able to speak and understand Irish. Patrick’s Mission • Patrick believed that when every nation had heard the Gospel, Christ would return. • He believed this to be the final step in God’s plan.

  11. The Truth • St. Patrick was Irish? • No he was British • St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland?No, he didn’t, there was no evidence of snakes two centuries before his arrival. • St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland? Probably not, there’s • good evidence that there were • believers in the country before-hand.

  12. St. Patrick’s Legacy • St. Patrick’s day 2000, there was a pilgrimage from Saul Church, where he reputedly built his first church, to Downpatrick's magnificent Church of Ireland Cathedral. • There are also many Holy Wells associated with St. Patrick. People go there to make wishes for good health or to pray for cures for diseases.

  13. Skellig Isles

  14. Skellig Isles • Situated 8 miles off the western coast of Ireland. • Originally called Sceilig Mhichíl • It's monastic remains have been declared a World Heritage Site • It ranks with the likes of the Pyramids, the Great Wall of China.

  15. Croagh Patrick • One of the great pilgrimages in honour of St. Patrick. • Croagh Patrick is a mountain overlooking Clew Bay in County Mayo. • On March 17th, up to 40,000 people climb it. • Many walk barefoot! • It is also known as “The Reek.” • 2,150 feet high.

  16. Croagh Patrick • The tradition stretches back over 5,000 years from the stone age. • On the summit, St. Patrick fasted for 40 days in 441 AD. • Individuals and groups come from all over the world. • Participants include, pilgrims, hill climbers, historians, archaeologists and nature lovers.

  17. St. Patrick’s Legacy • There are three good-luck traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day: • Finding a four leaf clover, Druids believed that they helped them to spot witches. • Wearing Green, it represents the shamrock and the spring. • Kissing the Blarney stone, brings the “kisser” persuasive eloquence. (Blarney)

  18. St. Patrick’s day in America • St. Patrick's Day is traditionally a religious holiday in Ireland, but in America, it has become a day of fun and celebration. • Over 100 U.S. cities now hold Saint Patrick's Day parades

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