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He came by boat. Initially he was brought as a slave, but later he returned again by boat. It would have been the only way to get to Ireland in the 5th century.
When St. Patrick was only 16 years old he was stolen from his family and brought as a slave to Ireland for a Druid High Priest. There he tended to flocks of sheep and pigs and a deep spiritual faith grew with him during his youth. This would be the first time Patrick would venture to Ireland, however this would not be the journey that led him into Sainthood.

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The pope ordered Patrick to return to Britain and Ireland as a missionary.

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