The first time he ended up in Ireland was because he had been kidnapped in Roman Britain and taken there as a save. The second trip to Ireland was because he had been sent there by the pope as a missionary.
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 is the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick was largely responsible for converting pagan Ireland to Christianity.
Saint Patrick was a bishop assigned by the pope to Christianize Ireland.
Saint Darerca of Ireland is said to have been a sister of Saint Patrick.
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.
Saint Patrick returned to Ireland ordained a priest, possibly by Saint Germanus.
Yes, Saint Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.
Patrick took Christianity to Ireland.
Saint Patrick was the bishop of Ireland.
He is considered as a patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern 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.