Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

    We know nothing certain as to either the place or the year of St. Patrick’s birth. It probably took place in the year 387, either at Dumbarton in Britain or Boulogne in Gaul. His parents appear to have been ” provincialised ” Celts, his father holding a minor official position in the Roman administration [...]

Above : Statue of Emperor Constantine  For many years after the full development of their Empire, the Romans remained Pagan. The Christian religion, however, had steadily advanced, despite the most fearful persecutions, until it permeated all the Roman dominions. With the conversion of the Emperor Constantine (a.d. 312) it had become the official religion of [...]