Missionary bishop of the fifth century who became the…

Missionary bishop of the fifth century who became the patron of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was captured by raiders as a teenager and enslaved in Ireland, where he herded sheep before escaping. He later returned to spread Christianity among the Irish. Legend claims he drove the snakes from the island and used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. His feast day is celebrated worldwide on 17 March.

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