Saint Patrick of Ireland Plaque

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This solid bronze Saint Patrick of Ireland Plaque is a beautiful depiction of St. Patrick (c.387-c.464) and the perfect gift for those named Patrick or Patricia as well as those of Irish heritage. St. Patrick’s feast day is March 17.

A Solid Bronze Plaque in Three Sizes

Available in three sizes: small (p226k – 2 x 1.8 inches), medium (p150m – 4 x 3.25 inches) and large (p113g – 7.9 x 6.3 inches), this solid bronze plaque hangs easily on any wall in your office or home. This plaque was designed and forged in Germany by a master bronze-smith of world renown and is heirloom-quality.

A Gift for the Irish and Irish at Heart

You will be astonished at the level of detail in this beautiful solid bronze plaque. You can see practically the entire story of St. Patrick’s life through the symbols: St. Patrick pointing with his right hand to Christ who is symbolized by the cross blazing like the sun. St. Patrick holds in his left hand the bishop’s crosier which symbolizes his office as pastor (Latin for “shepherd”) of his flock. He is also holding the bishop’s mitre and the Book of the Gospels in his left hand. A chain hangs over his left wrist to symbolize his kidnapping as a young boy by Irish pirates who enslaved him and forced him to work as a shepherd. The boat represents the Irish pirates. St. Patrick stands among his “flock of sheep”–the people of Ireland. The landscape is dotted with churches and the homes of the Irish people.

The Lorica (Breastplate) of Saint Patrick

I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through the belief in the threeness,
Through the confession of the oneness
Of the Creator of Creation.

I arise today
Through the strength of Christ’s birth with his baptism,
Through the strength of his crucifixion with his burial,
Through the strength of his resurrection with his ascension,
Through the strength of his descent for the Judgment Day.

I arise today
Through the strength of the love of Cherubim,
In obedience of angels,
In the service of archangels,
In hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In prayers of patriarchs,
In predictions of prophets,
In preaching of apostles,
In faith of confessors,
In innocence of holy virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.

I arise today
Through the strength of heaven:
Light of sun,
Radiance of moon,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of wind,
Depth of sea,
Stability of earth,
Firmness of rock.

I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me:
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me,
God’s way to lie before me,
God’s shield to protect me,
God’s host to save me
From snares of demons,
From temptations of vices,
From everyone who shall wish me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone and in multitude.

I summon today all these powers between me and those evils,
Against every cruel merciless power that may oppose my body and soul,
Against incantations of false prophets,
Against black laws of pagandom
Against false laws of heretics,
Against craft of idolatry,
Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,
Against every knowledge that corrupts man’s body and soul.

Christ to shield me today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against wounding,
So that there may come to me abundance of reward.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.

I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the threeness,
Through confession of the oneness,
Of the Creator of Creation.

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