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Saint Patrick (c.385-461), a Christian missionary, is known as the Apostle of Ireland. His life is largely obscured by legend. He is said to have been born in Roman Britain and enslaved by the Irish until he escaped to Gaul. He studied at Auxerre and later returned as a missionary to Ireland, where he made many converts. In 444 or 445 he established his archiepiscopal see at Armagh with the approval of Pope Leo I. By the time of his death, most of Ireland had been converted to Christianity. The prime source of his life is the Confessions, written during his last years. His feast day is celebrated on March 17.
 

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