Saint Patrick
Missionary
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. Wikipedia
Born: Roman Britain
Died: Saul, United Kingdom
Place of burial: Down Cathedral, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Full name: Maewyn Succat
Parents: Calpurnius and Conchessa
Siblings: Darerca of Ireland
Attributes: Crozier, mitre, holding a shamrock, carrying a cross, repelling serpents, harp
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