Omnia Opera Sancti Patricii / All the Works of Saint Patrick

Name: Omnia Opera Sancti Patricii / All the Works of Saint Patrick
Author: Saint Patrick

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A collected edition of the author's Latin writings gathers an autobiographical Confessio that recounts his capture, conversion, prolonged prayer and return to proclaim the faith; a letter addressed to the people of Hibernia that explains doctrine and pastoral aims; and a range of associated documents—synodal decrees, canons, proverbs and shorter treatises—some of which are attributed rather than securely authorship-established. Together these texts blend personal testimony, Trinitarian theology and pastoral guidance, focusing on penitence, ecclesiastical order, moral reform and the sustaining discipline of prayer.

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Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a 5th-century Christian missionary credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people. His writings, including "S. Patricii Confessio" and "Epistola ad Coroticum," provide insight into his life and the early Christian church in Ireland. Known for his role in converting the Irish and his legendary use of the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity, Patrick's influence extends beyond religion into Irish culture and identity. His works reflect his theological insights and pastoral concerns, making him a significant figure in both religious and literary history.