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Video collection – St Patrick’s life & legacy

A series of films and shorter videos reflecting on how St Patrick lived and shaped the subsequent history of Ireland is available to watch on our YouTube channel.

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The view St Patrick saw from Slemish

As a slave, Patrick is believed to have tended flocks on the slopes of Slemish, in Co. Antrim. He describes finding faith in Jesus during this time.

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The life and times of St Patrick

Former Archbishop of Armagh Alan Harper discusses the life and times of St Patrick, including what we know from research into early manuscripts referring to him, and his relevance in today’s world.

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St Patrick’s Day Pilgrimage in Saul & Downpatrick

If you’re not free to join in the pilgrimage in Saul and Downpatrick today, we hope this video helps you feel involved, as we celebrate how St Patrick brought the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the island of Ireland.

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A Tribute to Dr David Lawrence

Bishop Michael Burrows has paid tribute to the late Dr David Lawrence who – in a project spanning almost a quarter of a century from 1991 to 2017 – photographed and researched some 3,000 windows throughout the Church of Ireland.

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How Patrick’s life speaks into living in Ireland today

Archbishops John McDowell and Michael Jackson share a joint reflection on how Patrick’s life and faith resonate with the challenges of life across our island and the wider world at this time.

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Archbishop John McDowell calls for renewed good relations across Irish Sea in City of London address

Archbishop John McDowell today called for new bonds of affection and friendship to be built between Britain and Ireland, with more living connections between the City of London and places and projects in Northern Ireland.

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New youth work audit for parishes

Survey now open and running until July – all parishes encouraged to take part.

The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is undertaking a research audit of youth work over the coming months to find updated numbers and information about young people and youth work in parishes and dioceses across Ireland.

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MindMatters COI is back!

The Church of Ireland’s MindMatters COI project is delighted to announce the commencement of their 2024 mental health awareness programme.

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How can the Church convince young people that God loves them?

Youth Forum participants encouraged to be an active generation for the Gospel

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