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1. While Patrick was not the only Irish missionary, and indeed was not even Irish, he does need to be discussed in this quiz. Where is he thought to have been born before being captured and enslaved in Ireland?
2. St. Patrick is most often credited with being the first Christian missionary to Ireland but that is not strictly accurate. Who is thought by many scholars to have been a Christian missionary to Ireland earlier than Patrick?
3. Patrick had been captured in his homeland and enslaved in Ireland, but he later escaped and eventually made his way to Rome. He studied for the priesthood and wanted to become a missionary. Which pope allowed Patrick to witness to the "pagan" Irish who had previously been his slave masters?
4. There were many people following in Patrick's footsteps and some became more famous than others. One, in fact, became so well-known that her name is practically synonymous with Ireland. This young woman began following in Patrick's footsteps. Who was that bold young woman?
5. Many saints and missionaries chose to travel widely to spread their good news, but there is one Irish saint more renowned for his travels than most. Who was he?
6. Many of the early Irish missionaries were church builders. That is, during their travels they established new church buildings and congregations. One of the most prolific of these church builders was a native Irishman often called dove-like. Hope the clue helps you guess who.
7. The Irish missionaries didn't just minister to the Irish. Many of these travelled outside of Ireland and indeed travel seems to have been part of their mandate. One relatively unknown woman travelled very little even within the confines of her home country. She was also known as the foster mother to many saints to come. What was her name?
8. We know many of the Irish missionaries were renowned as church builders. Part of the mission seems to have been building churches and schools and even monasteries. St. Kevin was known to have built several churches and these churches spawned yet others. Which of the following was particularly well known for building Clonard Abbey?
9. One particular Irish saint is fabled to have made a very special journey which defies common thought and history. Who was it and what was the legendary journey?
10. What day is most often celebrated in honour of the patron saint of Ireland?
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