Who was the REAL St. Patrick? | A Kidnapped Slave Who Changed Ireland

Chris Stefanick Catholic Show · Mar 17, 2026 · 1h 2m

Most people think St. Patrick's Day is about shamrocks and green beer. But who was the man behind the legend? In this interview with Eddie Cotter Jr., Catholic author, speaker, and founder of the Dead Theologians Society, we uncover the true story of St. Patrick beyond the legends. This episode is packed with inspiration for anyone who has ever felt unqualified by their weaknesses or wounds. St. Patrick was kidnapped as a teenager, dragged to Ireland as a slave, and spent six years in isolation — and that's exactly what made him one of the greatest missionaries in history. His wounds weren't…