In the latter part of his life, St Patrick is believed to have come back to Ireland as a missionary. In the 5th century, he helped convert the people of Ireland to Christianity and also helped "drive off snakes" from Ireland. "Snakes" is believed to be a reference to evil forces present in the country.
After 6 years of captivity he escaped back to Britain where he started taking his faith more seriously. He then studied for the priesthood in Europe until Pope Celestine I ordered him to return to Ireland as a missionary and bishop.
He converted almost the entire population of Ireland to Christianity
Yes, Saint Patrick became a bishop in Ireland after escaping slavery. He is known for spreading Christianity throughout the country and is considered the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick was the bishop of Ireland.
St. Patrick was a bishop in Ireland before he was reborn into Heaven.
Saint Patrick was a bishop assigned by the pope to Christianize Ireland.
he became a priest and returned to Ireland and soon was anointed a bishop.
St. Patrick was the first bishop of Ireland.
Saint Patrick.
He was elevated to bishop by Pope Celestine and sent to Ireland as a missionary.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Saint Patrick's father was a priest. Saint Patrick himself eventually became a Christian bishop and missionary in Ireland.
He became a priest and the was elevated to bishop by Pope Celestine. He was then sent to Britain and Ireland as a missionary.
Saint Patrick was a bishop. He is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to the country.
St. Patrick evangelized Ireland and was well known as Irelandβs patron saint. He was also a bishop in the early Christian church.