This storybook discusses the origins of the cultural celebration on March 17th. Saint Patrick, originally named Maewynn, was born around 400 A.D. in England, and despite popular belief, he was not Irish. At the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland, where he worked as a shepherd for six years before escaping to France. There, he studied religion for twelve years, became a Christian, and later was appointed as a bishop. He ultimately returned to Ireland to convert the locals to Christianity. His legacy of compassion and dedication led to the celebrations of his life on the anniversary of his death, March 17th, now known as St. Patrick's Day.