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Various. The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick
The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick
Table of Contents
ILLUSTRATIONS
PREFACE
THE CONFESSION OF ST. PATRICK
THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOKS OF THE BISHOP ST. PATRICK
ST. PATRICK'S EPISTLE TO COROTICUS
ST. PATRICK'S EPISTLE TO THE CHRISTIAN SUBJECTS. OF THE TYRANT COROTICUS
[Illustration: The Saint Patrick of Ancient Ages.]
ST. FIECH'S METRICAL LIFE OF ST. PATRICK
Written in the Irish Language about 1,400 years ago
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[Illustration: The Saint Patrick of Medieval Times.]
TRIPARTITE LIFE
PART I
PART II
PART III
THE PROEME OF JOCELIN
[Illustration: The Saint Patrick of Our Own Century.]
THE LIFE AND ACTS OF ST. PATRICK
BY JOCELIN
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
How a Fountain burst forth, and how Sight and Learning. were given to the Blind
CHAPTER III
Of the Stone of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER IV
Of the Well dried up
CHAPTER V
How he produced Fire from Ice
CHAPTER VI
How the Sister of St. Patrick was healed
CHAPTER VII
How he restored to Life his Foster-Father
CHAPTER VIII
Of the Sheep released from the Wolf
CHAPTER IX
Of the Cow freed from an Evil Spirit, and Five other Cows. restored to Health
CHAPTER X
Of the Water turned into Honey, and of his Nurse restored to Health
CHAPTER XI
How the Fort was Cleansed
CHAPTER XII
Of the Religious Conversation of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER XIII
How Saint Patrick was Carried into Ireland
CHAPTER XIV
Of Milcho's Dream, and of its Interpretation
CHAPTER XV
Of the Angel Victor appearing to Saint Patrick
CHAPTER XVI
How St. Patrick was Redeemed from Slavery
CHAPTER XVII
How he Relieved those who were Perishing of Hunger
CHAPTER XVIII
Of his Fast continued for Twenty Days
CHAPTER XIX
How he Overcame the Temptation of the Enemy
CHAPTER XX
How he was again made Captive, and released. by the Miracle of the Kettle
CHAPTER XXI
Of Saint Patrick's Vision
CHAPTER XXII
How he dwelt with the blessed Germanus, and how he. received the Habit from Saint Martin
CHAPTER XXIII
Of the Flesh-meat changed into Fishes
CHAPTER XXIV
How in his Journey to Rome he Found the Staff of Jesus
CHAPTER XXV
How he Journeyed unto Rome, and was made a Bishop; and of Palladius, the Legate of Ireland
CHAPTER XXVI
How he Saw and Saluted the Lord
CHAPTER XXVII
Of the Miraculous Voyage of the Leper
CHAPTER XXVIII
How he beheld Devils
CHAPTER XXIX
Of the River sentenced to perpetual Sterility
CHAPTER XXX
How the Dry Land was turned into a Marsh
CHAPTER XXXI
Of his coming into Ulidia, and of the Prophecy. of the Magicians on his coming
CHAPTER XXXII
How a Fierce Dog was suddenly Tamed; of the Conversion. of Dichu; and how a Fountain rose out of the Earth
CHAPTER XXXIII
Of the Evil-doer Swallowed up by the Earth
CHAPTER XXXIV
Of the Aged Man restored unto his Youth
CHAPTER XXXV
Of the Death of Rius
CHAPTER XXXVI
Of the Death of Milcho
CHAPTER XXXVII
Of the Holy Mochna
CHAPTER XXXVIII
Of the Hostages of Dichu which were Freed by an Angel
CHAPTER XXXIX
Of Saint Benignus, and of the Prophecy which was made of him
CHAPTER XL
The Fire that was Lighted by Patrick
CHAPTER XLI
Of the Holy Man named Hercus
CHAPTER XLII
How the Magician was Destroyed
CHAPTER XLIII
Of the Miraculous but Terrible Rescue of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER XLIV
How the Saint Escaped the Deadly Snares
CHAPTER XLV
Of the Poison mingled in the Wine
CHAPTER XLVI
Of the Fantastic Snow
CHAPTER XLVII
How the Darkness was Dispersed
CHAPTER XLVIII
How the Magician and his Garment were consumed, and Benignus. and the Garment of St. Patrick preserved unhurt
CHAPTER XLIX
Of Many who were Swallowed up by the Earth, and how the rest were Converted unto God
CHAPTER L
Of the Sisters and the Nephews of St. Patrick
CHAPTER LI
How Saint Lumanus Sailed against the Wind and the Stream
CHAPTER LII
How Forkernus and his Parents were Converted and Baptized
CHAPTER LIII
Of the Prophecy of St. Patrick on Coyrbre, and of the Unfruitfulness of a River
CHAPTER LIV
Of Conallus, and of the Prophecy of Patrick concerning him
CHAPTER LV
Of the Altar of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER LVI
Of the Images destroyed from Heaven, and. of the Fountain produced from the Earth
CHAPTER LVII
How the Darkness was Dispersed
CHAPTER LVIII
Of the Virgins who went unto Heaven
CHAPTER LIX
Of the Magician Struck by Lightning, and of. Twelve Thousand Men Converted unto Christ
CHAPTER LX
Of another Magician whom the Earth swallowed up
CHAPTER LXI
How another Magician is Sunken up to the Ears, and again is Raised up
CHAPTER LXII
How a huge Stone was raised by the Saint
CHAPTER LXIII
How the Women were raised from Death
CHAPTER LXIV
Two Women who were pregnant are with their Infants. rescued from Death unto Life
CHAPTER LXV
How he builded a Church of Clay alone
CHAPTER LXVI
Of the two Rivers, Dubh and Drobhaois
CHAPTER LXVII
Of the Voice that issued from the Sepulchre
CHAPTER LXVIII
Of his Journey, and of his manifold Miracles
CHAPTER LXIX
The Prophecy of the Saint Concerning Dublinia; and the Sick Man cured
CHAPTER LXX
A Fountain is produced out of the Earth
CHAPTER LXXI
The Dead are raised up; the King and the People are converted; a Fountain is produced, and Tribute promised
CHAPTER LXXII
Of the Sentence pronounced on Murinus
CHAPTER LXXIII
Foylge is punished with a double Death, and the. deceiving Fiend is driven out of his body
CHAPTER LXXIV
Of the Saint's Prophecy concerning the Kings of Momonia
CHAPTER LXXV
How Dercardius and his Companions were destroyed
CHAPTER LXXVI
Of the Quarrel of the Two Brothers
CHAPTER LXXVII
Fourteen Thousand Men are miraculously refreshed. with the Meat of Five Animals
CHAPTER LXXVIII
Nineteen Men are raised by Saint Patrick from the Dead
CHAPTER LXXIX
The King's Daughter becomes a Nun
CHAPTER LXXX
The King Echu is raised from Death
CHAPTER LXXXI
A Man of Gigantic Stature is revived from Death
CHAPTER LXXXII
Of Another Man who was Buried and Raised Again
CHAPTER LXXXIII
Of the Boy who was torn in pieces by Swine and restored unto Life
CHAPTER LXXXIV
The Prayers of the Saint confer Beauty on an Ugly Man
CHAPTER LXXXV
The Stature of the same Man is increased unto a sufficient Height
CHAPTER LXXXVI
Of Saint Olcanus, the Teacher and Bishop, raised out of the Earth
CHAPTER LXXXVII
How the Tooth of Saint Patrick shone in the River
CHAPTER LXXXVIII
The Saint Prophesieth of the Virgin Treha, and a Veil. is placed on her Head by an Angel
CHAPTER LXXXIX
Saint Patrick Prophesieth of the Sanctity of Saint Columba
CHAPTER XC
The River is Divided in Twain, and Blessed
CHAPTER XCI
The Prophecy that Patrick made unto Connedus
CHAPTER XCII
Of Mannia and the other Islands Converted unto God
CHAPTER XCIII
Of the Saint's Prophecy concerning Six Priests, and of a Skin which he bestowed to them
CHAPTER XCIV
Saint Patrick Continueth his Preaching Three Days
CHAPTER XCV
Of the Vision of the Blessed Brigida, and its Explanation
CHAPTER XCVI
Of the Angels of God, of the Heavenly Light, and of the Prophecy of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER XCVII
The Temptation of the Nun is Subdued
CHAPTER XCVIII
Of Saint Comhgallus, and the Monastery foreshowed of Heaven
CHAPTER XCIX
The Saint Prophesieth of the Obstinate Fergus and of his Children
CHAPTER C
The Malediction of the Saint is laid upon the Stones of Usniach
CHAPTER CI
Of the Woman in Travail, and of her Offspring
CHAPTER CII
The Bishop Saint Mel catcheth Fishes on the Dry Land
CHAPTER CIII
The Footprints of Certain Virgins are impressed on a Stone
CHAPTER CIV
The Earth is raised in the midst of the Stream
CHAPTER CV
Of the Altar and the Four Chalices discovered under the Earth
CHAPTER CVI
A Treasure is Twice discovered in the Earth by Swine
CHAPTER CVII
Saint Patrick prophesieth of the two Brothers
CHAPTER CVIII
The Penitence of Asycus the Bishop
CHAPTER CIX
The Tempest of the Sea is Composed
CHAPTER CX
The Miracle of the Waters is Repeated
CHAPTER CXI
Of the Cowl of Saint Patrick which remained untouched by the Sea
CHAPTER CXII
Of the Veil that was sent from Heaven
CHAPTER CXIII
Of the Holy Leper, of the New Fountain, of the Angelic Attendance, and the Prophecy of Patrick thereon
CHAPTER CXIV
Of the Lake which was removed by Saint Patrick
CHAPTER CXV
Patrick understandeth the Conscience of Saint Fiechus, and blesseth him
CHAPTER CXVI
The Chariot is, by the Decision of the Angel, sent unto Fiechus
CHAPTER CXVII
The Several Offices of a certain Monastery are appointed by an Angel
CHAPTER CXVIII
The Prophecy of Saint Patrick concerning the Men of Callria
CHAPTER CXIX
Certain Cheeses are converted into Stones, and many Wicked Men are drowned
CHAPTER CXX
Of the Pitfalls passed over without danger, and the Prophecies of the Saint
CHAPTER CXXI
The Prophecy of the Saint on a Certain Village
CHAPTER CXXII
The Sentence prophetically declared
CHAPTER CXXIII
The Prophecy of the Saint on a Certain Bishop. and on the one who consecrated him
CHAPTER CXXIV
The Blind Man is restored to Sight; from him who seeeth is Sight. taken; and three are relieved of Lameness
CHAPTER CXXV
Nine Evil-doers are consumed by Fire from Heaven, and a Fountain is produced out of the Earth
CHAPTER CXXVI
Another Magician is in like manner Consumed
CHAPTER CXXVII
A Grove is cursed by the Saint
CHAPTER CXXVIII
The Sentence pronounced by the Saint on his Deceivers
CHAPTER CXXIX
A Mountain is swallowed up in the Earth, and again it is raised
CHAPTER CXXX
Euchodius is cursed by the Saint, and his Son is blessed
CHAPTER CXXXI
Of Saint Sennachus the Bishop
CHAPTER CXXXII
The Miracle which is worked for Certain Hewers of Wood
CHAPTER CXXXIII
A Hone is divided by Saint Patrick, and the Oppressor is drowned
CHAPTER CXXXIV
An Angel foretelleth to Patrick of Saint Moccheus
CHAPTER CXXXV
The Sentence pronounced by Patrick on Moccheus
CHAPTER CXXXVI
The Saint prophesieth of two Brothers, and a Fountain. is produced out of the Earth
CHAPTER CXXXVII
The Saint Prophesieth of a Certain Youth
CHAPTER CXXXVIII
Of Conallus and of his Shield
CHAPTER CXXXIX
A Heavenly Light shineth around Saint Patrick, and Victor is converted unto the Faith
CHAPTER CXL
A Certain Cymbal of Saint Patrick is lost and found again
CHAPTER CXLI
The Obedience of Saint Volchanus
CHAPTER CXLII
Of Saint Rodanus, the Herdsman of Patrick
CHAPTER CXLIII
Of Saint Kertennus, the Bishop of Clochor
CHAPTER CXLIV
Of a Boy who was blessed by Saint Patrick
CHAPTER CXLV
Of a Woman who was raised from Death
CHAPTER CXLVI
The Testimony of One who was revived from Death
CHAPTER CXLVII
The Cross that was not observed; and the Voice. which issued from the Sepulchre
CHAPTER CXLVIII
A Goat bleateth in the Stomach of a Thief
CHAPTER CXLIX
Of the Cloaks which fell from Heaven
CHAPTER CL
A wicked Tyrant is transformed into a Fox
CHAPTER CLI
The wicked Man Machaldus and his Companions. are converted unto the Faith
CHAPTER CLII
The Penitence of Machaldus
CHAPTER CLIII
A Meadow is overflowed by the Sea
CHAPTER CLIV
A Stone is changed into Milk, and Milk is changed into Stones
CHAPTER CLV
A Wagon laden with Twigs is saved from the Fire
CHAPTER CLVI
The Saint is preserved untouched from the falling Rain
CHAPTER CLVII
The Fingers of Saint Patrick shine with Light
CHAPTER CLVIII
Fire is also seen to issue from his Mouth
CHAPTER CLIX
The holy Virgin Memhessa departeth unto God
CHAPTER CLX
Of the Work which was done in the Lord's Day
CHAPTER CLXI
A certain Man is healed, and a Horse revived, in a place which is called Feart
CHAPTER CLXII
Of the Vessel which was given unto Saint Patrick, and again taken from him
CHAPTER CLXIII
Ardmachia is given unto Saint Patrick; and a Fountain. is produced out of the Earth
CHAPTER CLXIV
The Saint beholdeth a Vision of Angels, and cureth Sixteen Lepers
CHAPTER CLXV
Of the City of Ardmachia, and Twelve of its Citizens
CHAPTER CLXVI
At the Direction of the Angels Saint Patrick goeth unto Rome
CHAPTER CLXVII
The Acts of Saint Patrick while returning from Rome
CHAPTER CLXVIII
The Acts of St. Patrick after he had Returned
CHAPTER CLXIX
Of the Threefold Plagues of Hibernia
CHAPTER CLXX
The Threefold Plague is driven out of Hibernia by Saint Patrick
CHAPTER CLXXI
Without Earthly Food the Saint completeth a Fast of Forty Days
CHAPTER CLXXII
He banisheth the Demons forth of the Island
CHAPTER CLXXIII
Troops of Angels appear unto the Saint
CHAPTER CLXXIV
The Saint titheth Hibernia and the Dwellers therein
CHAPTER CLXXV
The different States of Hibernia are in a Heavenly Vision. shown unto the Saint
CHAPTER CLXXVI
The Answer of Saint Patrick to Secundinus
CHAPTER CLXXVII
Secundinus composeth a Hymn in Honor of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER CLXXVIII
The Soul of a Certain Sinner is by Saint Patrick freed from Demons
CHAPTER CLXXIX
How the Saint appeared unto Colmanus while singing his Hymn
CHAPTER CLXXX
The Admirable Contemplations of the Saint
CHAPTER CLXXXI
Saint Patrick beholdeth the Souls of the Rich. and of the poor Man sent unto different Places
CHAPTER CLXXXII
Saint Vinvaloeus is miraculously stayed by Saint Patrick. from his purposed Journey
CHAPTER CLXXXIII
The Daily Prayers and Genuflexions of the Saint
CHAPTER CLXXXIV
How he passed the Night Season
CHAPTER CLXXXV
The Habit, the Bearing, and the Acts of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER CLXXXVI
Of the Sick whom he healed, and the Dead whom he raised; and of his Disciples who recorded his Acts
CHAPTER CLXXXVII
The Angelic Voice showeth unto Saint Patrick of his Death. and of the Place of his Burial
CHAPTER CLXXXVIII
The Place of his Sepulture is foreshown by a Light from Heaven
CHAPTER CLXXXIX
Saint Brigida bringeth unto Saint Patrick the Garment. which was to enshroud his Body
CHAPTER CXC
The Death of Saint Patrick
CHAPTER CXCI
The Number of the Years of his Life
CHAPTER CXCII
The Funeral Honors which Men and Angels paid. unto the Body of the Saint
CHAPTER CXCIII
The Light continueth for Twelve Days
CHAPTER CXCIV
The Miraculous Rising of the Sea between the Contending People
CHAPTER CXCV
Two Wains appear, the which are sent by a Miracle
CHAPTER CXCVI
The Sepulture of Saint Patrick in the City of Dunum
A CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE
TO THE. LIVES OF ST. PATRICK
