Jul 1, 20081

St. Patrick and His Mission

Categories: St Patrick To The Norse Invasions

    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 [...]

    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 or Civil Service. In baptism the future saint received the name of Succat. At the age of sixteen he ... Read More

Jun 19, 20080

Book Of Right

Categories: Political Constitution at Early Christian Period

Above : Seven State. (5th to 10th Centuries, based upon “Book of Rights”)
The existence of the seven states of Ireland about the time of St. Patrick is testified as has been already mentioned by an authority which is accepted as originating in his time. This is the book called ” teAOdfi n<i
g-CeAf\c ” or [...]

Above : Seven State. (5th to 10th Centuries, based upon "Book of Rights") The existence of the seven states of Ireland about the time of St. Patrick is testified as has been already mentioned by an authority which is accepted as originating in his time. This is the book called " teAOdfi n<i g-CeAf\c " or the " Book of Rights " . This important work was traditionally ascribed to St. Benignus, the disciple and successor of St. Patrick, and O'Donovan believes that ... Read More