The Lord took pity on me thousands upon thousands of times,… - Saint Patrick

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The Lord took pity on me thousands upon thousands of times, because he saw within me that I was prepared, but that I was ignorant of what to do in view of my situation; because many were trying to prevent this mission. They were talking among themselves behind my back, and saying: 'Why is this fellow throwing himself into danger among enemies who know not God?' Not from malice, but having no liking for it; likewise, as I myself can testify, they perceived my rusticity. And I was not quick to recognize the grace that was then in me; I now know that I should have done so earlier.

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Saint Patrick (c. 385 – March 17, 462, 492, or 493) was a Christian bishop and missionary, and is the patron saint of Ireland. (Accounts of his birth and death dates vary widely; some place his birth as early as 371 or as late as 387, and some his death as early as 461 or as late as 493)

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Also Known As: Apostle of Ireland

Alternative Names: Patricius • Magonus • Succetus • St. Patrick • St Patrick • Patrick • Enlightener of Ireland • Maewyn Succat • Cothirthiacus • Saint Patrick of Ireland • St. Patrick of Ireland

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