who was st. patrick and what was he known for
Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Irish: PÃ¡draig [ËpË aËdÌªË É¾Ë ÉÉ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the Apostle of Ireland, he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba.