02183cam a22003013u 4500 74617 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241847utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG la iso639-1 BR Patrick, Saint S. Patricii Confessio, in epistola ad Hibernos explicata 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 "S. Patricii Confessio, in epistola ad Hibernos explicata" by Saint Patrick is a historical account written in the 5th century. The book serves as a personal testimony of Saint Patrick's life, focusing on his early captivity, conversion to Christianity, and missionary work in Ireland. It likely addresses themes of faith, redemption, and the role of divine providence in his endeavors. In this work, Saint Patrick reflects on his early life as the son of a deacon, recounting his abduction by Irish raiders at the age of sixteen and his subsequent captivity in Ireland. He describes how, during his imprisonment, he turned to God, which led to his spiritual awakening and resolve to return to Ireland as a missionary after escaping back to Britain. The narrative details his struggles, the challenges faced in converting the Irish people, and the miracles that occurred during his mission. Patrick emphasizes his unworthiness, relying on God’s grace to empower him in his efforts to spread Christianity and educate the Irish in faith. This confession showcases his dedication to his vocation and his deep sense of gratitude for the divine assistance he perceived throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: D'Amboise, Pres La Barriere D'Enfer, ou Petit-Montrouge, 1847 Patrick, Saint, 373?-463? Christian saints -- Ireland -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74617 115342 115342