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==Works about Patrick==
*Muirchu's ''Life of Saint Patrick'', written c. 683 (two centuries after Patrick's death), is the oldest existing, known work about Saint Patrick.<sup>[[#External Links and Sources|5]]</sup>
==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] (Tone 3)
:Holy Bishop Patrick,
:Faithful shepherd of Christ's royal flock,
:You filled Ireland with the radiance of the Gospel:
:The mighty strength of the Trinity!
:Now that you stand before the Savior,
:Pray that He may preserve us in faith and love!
[[Kontakion]] (Tone 4)
:From slavery you escaped to freedom in Christ's service:
:He sent you to deliver Ireland from the devil's bondage.
:You planted the Word of the Gospel in pagan hearts.
:In your journeys and hardships you rivaled the Apostle Paul!
:Having received the reward for your labors in heaven,
:Never cease to pray for the flock you have gathered on earth,
:Holy bishop Patrick!
==External links and sources==
