“I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless I want my brethren and kinsfolk to know my nature so that they may be able to perceive my soul's desire.”

— Saint Patrick

The Confession (c. 452?)

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5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop … 385–461

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