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The Real Story of St. Patrick. Many celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 and hang pictures of shamrocks and mythical creatures called leprechauns. But who was St. Patrick, and why do we celebrate his life on this day? Patrick lived a full life, but not without his share of suffering and adventure. Some say the villa was attacked during the day while Patrick played on the beach. Although Patrick’s family escaped, Patrick and many of the family’s workers did not; and soon they were en route to Ireland, where Patrick was sold as a slave to Miliuc of Slemich, a Druid tribal chieftain. Patrick was given the task of a herdsman. Go beyond the St. Patrick’s Day symbols of shamrocks and leprechauns and hear the story of a man determined to share the message of salvation with the people who had made him a slave. When Patrick was a young boy, pirates invaded his home and made him a slave on the island known today as Ireland. The following comes from "A Note from the Author to Parents and Educators" that is included in The Story of St. Patrick: More Than Shamrocks and Leprechauns, a book for children published by VOM that tells the true story of St. Patrick’s Day. Many celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on March 17 th and hang pictures of shamrocks and mythical Since then, St. Patrick's Day celebrations have been full of leprechauns, the wearing of the green, and the celebration of all things Irish. In all the fun and frolic, the true Patrick (who probably died between 455 and 493) can easily be forgotten. Dates and details in Patrick's life are not known with certainty. The Story of St. Patrick, published by The Voice of the Martyrs, is based off of his own autobiography, The Confession of St. Patrick, and is primarily based of off his own accounts of being kidnapped from his home (though there is some question whether it was from his home or from a beach), and taken away to Ireland, where he was sold as a slave. AUTHOR REVEALS TRUTH ABOUT ‘SHAMROCK LEGEND’ Real story of Ireland’s patron Saint Patrick is much more interesting than myth Man who brought Christianity to Ireland was a flawed but heroic figure 2025-03-07 - News@irishmirror.ie ST PATRICK’S Day is the biggest date in the Irish cultural calendar. The REAL story of St. Patrick's Day: St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17, but why? Many who celebrate have only a vague idea that there was a real man — a Christian — named The REAL story of St. Patrick's Day: St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17, but why? Many who celebrate have only a vague idea that there was St Patrick’s Day Books for Kids. This St. Patrick’s Day booklist focuses on the life of Saint Patrick and includes a few picture books just for fun. At 16, St. Patrick was kidnapped from his family’s estate in Great Britain and taken to Ireland. His life was full of hardships. The Real Story of St. Patrick. Many celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 and hang pictures of shamrocks and mythical creatures called leprechauns. But who was St. Patrick, and why do we celebrate his life on this day? Patrick lived a full life, but not without his share of suffering and adventure. The Real Story of St. Patrick. Many celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 and hang pictures of shamrocks and mythical creatures called leprechauns. But who was St. Patrick, and why do we celebrate his life on this day? Patrick lived a full life, but not without his share of suffering and adventure. The Voice of the Martyrs is an American nondenominational ministry serving persecuted Christians in restricted and hostile countries around the world through fellowship, prayer, bibles and resources. The Voice of the Martyrs is an American nondenominational ministry serving persecuted Christians in restricted and hostile countries around the world through fellowship, prayer, bibles and resources. The following comes from "A Note from the Author to Parents and Educators" that is included in The Story of St. Patrick: More Than Shamrocks and Leprechauns, a book for children published by VOM that tells the true story of St. Patrick’s Day. Many celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th and hang pictures of shamrocks and mythical The REAL story of St. Patrick's Day: St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17, but why? Many who celebrate have only a vague idea that there was a real man — a Christian — named THE VOICE OF THE MARTYRS is a non-profit interdenominational organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. VOM was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned by Communist Romania for fourteen years for his faith in Jesus Christ. We all know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t about four-leaf clovers and leprechauns. And with St. Patrick Day upon us, there is no better time to teach our children and grandchildren the true story of St. Patrick, his kidnapping, his slavery, and his passion to preach the Gospel to my homeland of Ireland. The Voice of the Martyrs is an American nondenominational ministry serving persecuted Christians in restricted and hostile countries around the world through fellowship, prayer, bibles and resources. I purchased this book just in time for St. Patrick’s Day this year and my boys were so excited to learn about the real story behind the holiday. It’s great quality, very informative, & has beautiful illustrations! I’ve already recommended this book to my other mom friends! Thank you Voice of the Martyr’s for this wonderful resource!
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