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title: 'The Shamrock; or, Erin Set Free. A Poem on the Conversion of the Irish from Paganism by Succat, or St. Patrick. And Other Poems'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Boyd McCullough'
date: 1882-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Ancient and Medieval Church History'
- 'Poetry'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 28'
- 'Acts 13'
- 'Acts 2'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mccullough-1882-the-shamrock-or-erin-set-free-a-poem-on-the-conversion-of-the-irish-from-paganism-by-succat-or-st-patrick-and-other-poems
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# The Shamrock; or, Erin Set Free. A Poem on the Conversion of the Irish from Paganism by Succat, or St. Patrick. And Other Poems

A narrative poem recounting Succat (St. Patrick)'s mission to convert pagan Ireland—his trials, missionary journeys, the synod at Armagh, and reflections on faith.

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