He was a slave (shepherd) for 6 years. Next he became a priest and then was elevated to bishop by Pope Celestine.
St. Patrick was a bishop in Ireland before he was reborn into Heaven.
Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman government.
Yes, Saint Patrick is a saint. That is why he has the title "Saint" before his name.
Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector for King Herod.
St Patrick wanted to find himself a career before he got captured by pirates, and then later became a priest, then a bishop, and then went back to Ireland to teach them about God
St. Patrick officially became a saint upon his death when his days of achieving were over. His goal had been met.
The actual occupation of Saint Thomas was unknown. It is known that he was a twin and was known to be a doubter.
Saint Patrick was neither beatified nor canonized. He was declared a saint long before the canonization process was in place.
He was a fisherman along with his brother, the Apostle John, and his father.
Saint Patrick was declared a saint before the canonization process was instituted so miracles were not required for sainthood.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Saint Peter was a farmer. He is traditionally depicted as a fisherman, reflecting his occupation before becoming one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Palladius, a bishop sent shortly before patrick.