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    Saint Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. He was born in Britain but was kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland as a teenager, before escaping and returning to Britain. Later he returned to Ireland as a missionary to convert the Irish to Christianity. He was extraordinarily successful in his mission and is regarded as Ireland's patron saint.

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    Saint Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. He was born in Britain but was kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland as a teenager, before escaping and returning to Britain. Later he returned to Ireland as a missionary to convert the Irish to Christianity. He was extraordinarily successful in his mission and is regarded as Ireland's patron saint.

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    Saint Patrick: Medieval History

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    Saint Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. He was born in Britain but was kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland as a teenager, before escaping and returning to Britain. Later he returned to Ireland as a missionary to convert the Irish to Christianity. He was extraordinarily successful in his mission and is regarded as Ireland's patron saint.

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