WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT SAINT PATRICK? The real St Patrick | St Patrick documentary | History Calling
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Published 2021-03-12
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READ:
Thomas O’Loughlin, Discovering Saint Patrick (Dartman, Longman and Todd, 2005).
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Philip Freeman, The World of Saint Patrick (Oxford University Press, 2014).
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Patrick (Patricius, Pátraic, Pádraig) (c.420–490?), in the Dictionary of Irish Biography, available at dib.cambridge.org/
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All Comments (21)
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My father was Irish and he very much disapproved of the way Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day. In Ireland, it a a reverential, somber day. Americans drink green beer and carouse, ignorant of Irish history & the struggles of the Irish people.
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My class feels that this video provided them with much more information about Saint Patrick's Day. They are glad you addressed the legends about the snakes. One student mentioned he was interested in learning more about the kidnapping story. Another student mentioned how Christianity may not have made the influence on Ireland that it has if Saint Patrick hadn't gone to Ireland. They thought it was about leprechauns, but instead it's about Christianity. They thought it was "rad!" "W."
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There were never snakes in Ireland. I suppose when some foreigners noticed the lack of snakes there, the local people told them St. Patrick drove them off.
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Thank you! I knew nothing about St. Patrick, but your video was very clear, honest and helpful. And your voice is very lovely. 🙂
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Would just like to say whenever I view your history videos I know they will be unbiased and pure facts , I again would like to thank you and keep doing what your doing.
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I know considerably more than I did before, thank you. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things. Greetings from Texas, USA.
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I enjoy learning new things. I enjoy learning what is true and separating fact and fiction. Thank you for an excellent video.
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So interesting. I love how stories twist and turn over the centuries.
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You missed the fact that the "snakes" referred too were meant to be a reference of the Celtic people and their priest class, the Druids. Thus meaning he converted the pagans.
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My wedding anniversary is St. Patrick's day. I love listening to your videos. Blessings from the USA. Happy St. Patrick's day
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My Irish husband, Brody, was born and lived in Drogheda until age 14. His father, who was an English history professor, was offered a Professorship at the University of MIAMI. A wonderful coincidence, since several years later, I moved to Miami. Brody, oddly, is ambivalent about St. Patrick's Day. But our girls adore their Daddy, mimic his strong Irish brogue, and ask him for stories from Ireland. Poor mites! Maman is full blood Cajun; Da is Irish as they come. What a combination!
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That was very interesting, it is amazing how truths and myths can get so embellished. Thank you
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I am 1/2 a century old but recently found out I'm Irish on my Mother's side. My mom always told me the real story of St Patrick. You taught me even more. Well done! Please do St. Valentine next.
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Thank you for creating this exceptional video presentation. It certainly answers many questions and is an enjoyable video to watch!
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Very well rounded. Thank you.
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Wonderful video! Your videos are always fascinating. Thanks so much!
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I was the best Irish ☘️ singer 🎤 at our St. Patrick’s Day party at the Officers Club at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota some 30 years ago! I won a small trophy 🏆 and a bottle of Irish liqueur 😂 I left the party at 3 am and it was snowing 🌨 🥶
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It was very interesting and yeah I pretty much knew most of that I've always considered the snake story as a idiom.... Snakes as a term for unbelievers he brought Christianity to Ireland thus driving out unbelievers a kind of way to explain it.
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Thank you for sharing this!
