Essay on the "exuberant faith and steadfast character" of the historical St. Patrick, by Ralph F. Wilson.

Biographical essay on St. Patrick, by James Akin, with quotes from the saint's writings.

A special St. Anthony Messenger feature on the real St. Patrick, and his significance today.

By Aubrey De Vere. Ancient stories, and the saint's own "Confession," rendered as English verse. Includes biographical introduction by the editor. Available in several formats. At Project Gutenberg.

Brief sketch of St. Patrick, by April Blazevic.

A brief account of the conversion of Ireland by St. Patrick.

Hagiography, from Alban Butler's Lives of the Saints.

Brief biography of St. Patrick.

Brief biography of St. Patrick, discussion of how someone becomes a saint.

From the book "Lives of Saints," published by John J. Crawley.

Biography of the patron saint of Ireland, from the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. Some scanner errors.

Illustrated profile of the Apostle of Ireland.

Anglican perspective. Includes the Lorica (Breastplate of St. Patrick), as well as the prayer for his feast day in traditional Anglican and contemporary language.

March, 1997, article about Irish opposition to replacing a traditional statue of St. Patrick at Tara with a modern sculpture of a "bald man in a mini-skirt".

Short version of Ralph F. Wilson's "Will the Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up?"

Story of St. Patrick told in verse. Translated from Old Irish. Written sometime between fifth and eighth centuries, by Fiacc.

Two original accounts of the life of St. Patrick: for children ages 0-8, and children 8-14. Illustrated.

Short illustrated biography.

Lengthy biographical article on the Apostle of Ireland.

Short biography, suitable for children.