I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland

Peels back centuries of legend and myth to tell the story of Saint Patrick through historical reenactments, expert interviews and Patrick’s own writings, tracing his journey from man to saint.

Cast

Tim Campbell

as Self - Director of the Saint Patrick Centre

Elva Johnston

as Self - School of History, University College Dublin

Charles Doherty

as Self - School of History and Archives, University College Dublin

Thomas O'Loughlin

as Self - Author: Discovering Saint Patrick

Billy Swan

as Self - Catholic Author: The Experience of God in the Writings of Saint Patrick

Henry Hull

as Self - Dean of Down Cathedral, Church of Ireland

Elizabeth Dawson

as Self - Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast

Gordon Robertson

as Self - President of the Christian Broadcasting Network

John Rhys-Davies

as Old Patrick

Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

as Patrick

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