Patrick, Saint Born perhaps in South Wales, less probably at Boulogne-sur-Mer, or Kilpatrick near Dumbarton (Scotland). His father was a Romano-British Deacon named Calpurnius. According to legend, he was siezed by pirates in his 16th year, carried off to Ireland and sold to an Antrim Chief called Milchu. After six years he escaped and probably after a second captivity, went to France, where he became a monk, first at Tours, and afterwards at Lerins. Sent by Pope Celestine the 1st to Ireland as a Missionary. Marj --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.319 / Virus Database: 178 - Release Date: 28/01/02