Omnia Opera Sancti Patricii by Saint Patrick

"Omnia Opera Sancti Patricii" by Saint Patrick is a collection of the works of Saint Patrick written in the 5th century. This compilation includes key writings such as "Confessio," "Epistola Ad Coroticum," and various ecclesiastical canons that reveal insights into early Irish Christianity and the life of its most famous missionary. The texts cover Saint Patrick's personal reflections, his spiritual journey, and his efforts to evangelize the Irish people. The opening of the work introduces Saint Patrick's "Confessio," where he candidly recounts his past, including his capture and enslavement in Ireland, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent mission to spread the faith among the Irish. He expresses deep humility, acknowledging his position as a "sinner" and "rustic," while detailing the divine revelations and guidance he experienced throughout his life. The narrative reflects both his personal struggles and the broader spiritual mission that characterized his efforts to convert a largely pagan Ireland to Christianity, presenting an engaging blend of autobiography and theological reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?
Title Omnia Opera Sancti Patricii
All the Works of Saint Patrick
Contents Scripti Sancto Patricio: Confessio. Epistola Ad Coroticum. Synodus Episcoporum Patricii, Auxilii et Issernini. Proverbia Aliqua. Canones S. Patricio Ascripti -- Attributi Sancto Patricio: Synodus S. Patricio Attributi. Canones Alii S. Patricio Attributi. Charta S. Patricii. De Tribus Habitaculis Liber. Liber De Duodecim Abusionibus Saeculi
Credits Produced by Michael Gray, Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
Reading Level Reading ease score: 34.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Latin
LoC Class BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Subject Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?
Subject Christian saints -- Ireland -- Biography
Subject Ireland -- Church history -- To 1172 -- Sources
Subject Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Ireland
Category Text
eBook-No. 45527
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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