SAINT PATRICK

Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain near the end of the fourth century. Captured by raiders as a boy and carried off to Ireland as a slave, he spent six years tending flocks in the hills, where loneliness turned him to constant prayer. After a daring escape, he returned home — but a dream called him back to the very land of his captivity, this time as a missionary bishop. For decades Patrick traveled the length of Ireland, baptizing converts, ordaining priests, and using the humble three-leafed shamrock to teach the mystery of the Holy Trinity. He is honored as the apostle of Ireland and one of the most beloved saints in the world.

Saint Patrick teaches us the virtues of perseverance, forgiveness, and bold faith.

Feast Day: March 17 | Apostle of Ireland

Read more about Saint Patrick, the shamrock and the Trinity, and the slave boy who became the apostle of Ireland →

WHAT MAKES HIM SPECIAL

This plush is hand-designed by Little Drops of Water and crafted in soft, cuddle-ready fabric. He wears the green vestments and mitre of a bishop, a shamrock in his hand and a crozier at his side — the apostle of Ireland. At about 8 inches tall, he is sized to be carried through the day, tucked into bed at night, and hugged as often as a child likes.

Every Catholic Plush Doll from Little Drops of Water is hand-designed and made to be loved — soft to hold, with embroidered features and no hard pieces, so a child’s first encounter with a saint is something gentle, huggable, and entirely their own.

A REFLECTION

Carried off as a slave, Patrick turned his loneliness into prayer — and returned, freely, to the very land of his captivity to bring it the Gospel. His is a story of perseverance and forgiveness, and of a faith bold enough to go back. To keep him near is a reminder that God can draw great good even from our hardest seasons.

PERFECT FOR THE FAMILIES

A keepsake gift for:

• A child’s Baptism, First Communion, or name day
• The feast of Saint Patrick (March 17)
• A family that treasures its Irish heritage
• A keepsake for anyone named Patrick
• Christmas or a gift of bold, persevering faith

Where he belongs

He is at home in a child’s arms first of all — on the pillow at bedtime, in the car seat on a long drive, in a backpack on the first day of school, or beside a crib as a soft first patron. Receive a free Saint Patrick coloring page with every order!

Browse the full Catholic Plush Dolls collection to find him among the saints and Marian devotions made soft for little hands.

Care Instructions: Spot-clean gently with mild soap and water. Designed with love by Little Drops of Water® — carrying the faith to every land.