Born in Scotland around 385, SAINT PATRICK was captured and taken to Ireland when he was a teenager and forced to work as a shepherd. Following his escape, Patrick was ordained by St. Germanus and later returned to evangelize Ireland. Along with his disciples, he was extraordinarily successful in this mission and won many converts, including several regional kings. Patrick died on March 17, 461 at Saul, the first of many church buildings he established. He is the Patron Saint of Ireland.