Saint Patrick

5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland

b. 4th century · d. 5th century

1st Archbishop of Armagh

Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba. He is also the patron saint of Nigeria. Patrick is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, Lutheranism, and in the Eastern Orthodox Church, where he is regarded as equal-to-the-apostles and Enlightener of Ireland.

Related people

Calpornius child of
Conchesa child of
Germanus of Auxerre disciple of
Darerca of Ireland relative of
Cettin teacher of
Odran teacher of
Tigris of Ireland sibling of
Secundinus preceded

Works

Saint Patrick's Breastplate

Events

Founding of the church of Armagh 445

Commemorated

Saint Patrick

Places

Roman Britain · Slemish · Auxerre · Armagh · Saul

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