The British History Podcast 79 – Saint Patrick’s Day Special
Mar 11, 2013
This podcast discusses the origins of Saint Patrick and the setting of a Roman-style settlement in Britain. It explores the role of sheep in Irish farm life, the challenges faced by a young man who escaped slavery in Ireland, the phenomenon of sleep paralysis and its potential connections to myths of alien abduction, Patrick's journey back to his hometown, the rise of Christianity and its challenges, and the training and education of Saint Patrick in the Chironian Sea or Gaul.
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From Roman Heir To Irish Slave
- Patricius (Patrick) was born into a wealthy Romano-British Christian family and raised for public office and oration.
- At about 15 he was captured in an Irish raid and sold into slavery, which radically changed his life.
Shepherding, Prayer, And A Vision Of Escape
- Patrick spent six years tending sheep in Ireland, learning the language and converting through personal prayer and fasting.
- He experienced visions promising a ship and eventual return home, driving his escape attempt.
Trauma, Lament, And Religious Zeal
- Patrick's trauma shaped his later character and faith; he later lamented lost educational years and past sin.
- His writings show ongoing psychological impact and a zealous religious transformation after slavery.