02085cam a22003013u 4500 74616 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241847utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG la iso639-1 BR Patrick, Saint Epistola ad Coroticum Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-21 "Epistola ad Coroticum" by Saint Patrick is a letter written during the early medieval period, which spans approximately from the 5th to the 8th century. This work serves as both a theological treatise and moral exhortation, addressing the injustices and persecution faced by Christians within Irish territories. It captures Saint Patrick's zeal and dedication to spreading and safeguarding the Christian faith among the people he had converted. In this epistle, Saint Patrick implores Coroticus, a local chieftain, to cease his oppressive actions against the Christian converts by highlighting the moral depravity of his actions, which include the slaughter of Christians and the selling of captives. He expresses deep sorrow for the fate of those who have suffered and emphasizes the importance of repentance and conversion for both the aggressors and the victims. The text is richly imbued with biblical references and a passionate call for justice, showcasing Patrick's commitment to his faith and his followers, as well as his hope for their ultimate redemption and salvation in the eyes of God. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: D'Amboise, Pres La Barriere D'Enfer, ou Petit-Montrouge, 1847 Patrick, Saint, 373?-463? -- Correspondence Christian saints -- Ireland -- Correspondence https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74616 115341 115341