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He originally did not go by choice. He was kidnapped to be brought as a slave to Ireland. After escaping he came to Ireland of his own choice later in his life, in order to preach Christianity in Ireland.
When he was only 16 years of age, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold as a slave in Ireland. 6 years later he finally escaped and, eventually, ended up in Europe where he studied to become a priest. Pope Celestine I appointed him a bishop and asked him to return to Ireland as a missionary.
During the years Patrick was held slave in Ireland, he became closer to God. He finally escaped and returned to his family in England and there decided to follow a religious life.
He states that he had dreams and heard the islanders calling him back to Ireland to preach the gospel. He eventually was given permission to return by the church even though he was probably considered unfit for such a dangerous mission. To bring Christianity to the Irish. He was ultimately sent back by Pope Celestine I.
Saint Patrick returned to Ireland to spread the word of Christianity in 432 A.D.
Pope Celestine I asked him to return to Ireland as a missionary and bishop.
He was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave when he was 16. Later he escaped from Ireland and eventually returned to Ireland to start spreading Christianity.
The first time he was taken to Ireland by pirates who sold him as a slave. The second time he was requested to do so by Pope Celestine I.
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Is Saint Patrick the patron saint of Scotland Walls or Ireland?
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Why is Saint Patrick a patron saint of Ireland?
Saint Patrick was largely responsible for converting pagan Ireland to Christianity.
Which saint of Ireland was St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a bishop assigned by the pope to Christianize Ireland.
Did saint Patrick have a brother or sister?
Saint Darerca of Ireland is said to have been a sister of Saint Patrick.
What country is Saint Patrick the patron saint of?
Saint Patrick is famously the patron saint of Ireland. However, he is also the patron saint of Nigeria and Montserrat.St. Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.Patrick is the patron saint of Nigeria and Ireland.Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and Nigeria.
In what capacity did saint Patrick return to Ireland?
Saint Patrick returned to Ireland ordained a priest, possibly by Saint Germanus.
Is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Nigeria as well as Ireland?
Yes, Saint Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.
What did Saint Patrick take to Ireland?
Patrick took Christianity to Ireland.
What place was Saint Patrick the bishop of?
Saint Patrick was the bishop of Ireland.
What is Saint Patrick considered as in Ireland?
He is considered as a patron saint of Ireland.
What links Saint Patrick to Down Patrick?
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
What is the name of the saint that is honored in Ireland?
The Patron Saint of England is George The Patron Saint of Scotland is Andrew The Patron Saint of Wales us David The Patron Saint of Ireland is Patrick. St Patrick is the patron saint of N. Ireland. All the other answers are rubbish. Northern Ireland is not part of Great Britain, it is part of the UK. I know this because I live here.
