Saint Patrick

Today many parts of the world celebrated Saint Patrick's Day. Patrick, or Patricius in Latin, is considered the patron saint of Ireland because his ministry helped convert many to Christ in the 5th century.

Naomh Pádraig (Irish) 387-461

What is amazing about his story is that he was originally from Wales and was captured as a teen and forced into slavery by Irish raiders. It is said that he worked as a shepherd, alone and far away from his family. It was during this six year period that God encountered him and eventually showed him how to escape back home. Patrick then felt called to go back as a missionary to the very same people who had enslaved him! If you are interested, you can read more about his testimony by clicking here. The amazing power and grace of God was exhibited in his life and ministry and continues to bear fruit today. May we be a generation that not only celebrates the saints of the past but continues their efforts to advance the kingdom in our own day!

"All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing." Colossians 1:5