Confessio
work by Saint Patrick
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The Confessio is the spiritual autobiography of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Written in the 5th century, it details his life, his conversion to Christianity, and his calling to return to Ireland as a missionary. Patrick recounts his kidnapping and enslavement in Ireland at age 16, his escape after six years, and his subsequent dreams that led him to dedicate his life to bringing Christianity to the Irish people. The work is significant for its personal insights and its role in the Christianization of Ireland.12
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