St. Patrick was a child but his name was not Patrick then. Some people took him and sold him as a slave. He became a shepherd. He prayed to God while he slept under the stars. He saw a boat and he decided to try to escape because God told him to do this. He went back to his home after all those years. His family celebrated.
However, he became a priest (now he is Patrick) and asked to go back to the Irish land. He would be the bishop for the island.
What made him a genius?
He was smart and was able to teach the people about God in a way that they would understand. He was also smart and met with one of the great chiefs of Ireland. When they were friends, the chief asked Patrick to make him a Christian. They made churches together.
Not everyone was nice to Patrick. Many wanted to kill him. One day, St Patrick's chariot driver heard of someone who wanted to kill him. He asked Patrick to change places with him so the mean king would shoot at the place where Patrick liked to stand. The driver was killed in the place of Patrick.St. Patrick also was smart and asked God to help him get rid of the snakes in Ireland. St. Patrick picked up a drum and beat it until the snakes had to leave because it was so loud. They went into the sea!
He was well loved by the people of Ireland. His feast day is celebrated all around the world. People love to remember this Irish saint. I hope every one remembers why he was so smart! He is one of my favorite genius saints!
