At the age of 16, Pat was abducted from his family and taken to another country where he was held captive and enslaved. After six years, he escaped, traveling 200 miles by foot to a port city where he made passage back to his home country by boat. Pat had been introduced to Christianity early in his life and while he was enslaved, he used the time to deepen his relationship with Jesus. After returning home, he continued his religious studies and felt a call back to the country where he had been a slave to tell others about Jesus. He became widely known as the most effective evangelist of his time in that country. Upon his death, a celebration of his accomplishments was initiated which ended up being an annual event celebrated around the world. Occurring during the Christian observance of Lent, the day became known as a day when any abstentions from food or drink were paused so that full celebrations could take place. That day has been known ever since as St. Patrick's Day. I hope you celebrate well!
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