A few days ago, we published the Confession of St. Patrick, in honor of that great Enlightener of Ireland. John Sanidopoulos, over at Mystagogy blog, posted a section of this Confession, pointing out St. Patrick's experience in the hesychast tradition. Astonishing news to some, but this saint was clearly in the Orthodox tradition of interior prayer, ascetic discipline and stillness! In his Confession, Saint Patrick describes with some detail his … [Read more...]
The Confession of St. Patrick of Ireland
March 17, 2010 By
This day is not all about leprechauns, shamrocks and green beer. This is a day to honor and pray to St. Patrick. He was an influential saint who, 1,500 years ago, brought Christianity to the little country of Ireland. He was born about 385 in the British Isles, was carried off while still very young during a raid on Roman Britain by the Irish and sold as a slave. At the end of six years he contrived to escape to Europe, became a monk and … [Read more...]
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