Saturday March 13th at 3 pm
Online: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ST. PATRICK, WITH HISTORIAN SEAN MURPHY.
Saint Patrick is the most famous person associated with Ireland. He is the Patron saint, and is recognized as having played a major role in the Christianization of Ireland. There are many myths and legends associated with Patrick. This talk will look at the historical record based on available facts and accepted understandings, and examine the historical context of his mission in Ireland. This includes a review of the development of Irish society prior to his arrival; an overview of the history of Christianity in England and Ireland; an examination of the crises in Europe as the Roman Empire collapsed and how this impacted the situation in Ireland in the fourth and fifth centuries. The talk will also reference the written works of Saint Patrick.
Sean Murphy was born and reared in Dublin and came to live on Cape Cod in 2005. He has a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree from Trinity College Dublin's department of Economic and Social Studies, and a BSC in Mathematics and Physics from London University. He has a passion for his homeland and loves to share his knowledge and interest about his heritage through classes, workshops and conversation.
This event is being sponsored by the Chilmark, West Tisbury and Vineyard Haven Public Libraries.
Email amcdonough@clamsnet.org to sign up and get the Zoom invite.
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