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Christianity Was Spread.And the snakes were driven out of Ireland.That is of course a myth - there were never snakes in ireland.I should Know- I'm Irish
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When St. Patrick went back to Ireland what was his mission?
To preach Christianity to the Irish people.
How old was St. Patrick when he went over to Ireland?
16.
What religion were the Irish when Saint Patrick went over to Ireland?
They were pagans.
When did Ireland come to US?
the Irish settled on the east coast when they came to America.
Is it true that St. Patrick was exiled from Italy to Ireland?
St. Patrick was not exactly exiled. He was asked by the pope to return to Ireland as a missionary. He went out of obedience which was required of his office as bishop.
When the potato famine happened in Ireland where did the people go?
Some moved to other parts of Ireland, particularly towards the east. Many went to Britain and other parts of Europe. Many went to the United States of America and Canada. Many went to Australia.
Who was a missionary that made Ireland famous for piety and learning?
Ireland has a long history of piety and learning. Over the centuries many monastic settlements, such as Glendalough, Clonmacnoise, Melifont and others were buit around Ireland. People came from different parts of Europe to study in them and Irish people went from them to other parts of Europe. Ireland became known as the Land of Saints and Scholars.
How did St. Patrick get to Ireland?
The first time he went to Ireland, he was taken there by pirates after having been kidnapped from Britain. The second time he went under orders from the pope. Both time would have been by ship or boat.
Why did St. Patrick decide to go to Ireland and become a priest?
The first time he went to Ireland was against his will, as he was kidnapped and was brought to Ireland to be a slave. While there, he found that the Irish people did not know about Christianity. After escaping from Ireland, he later felt a calling to go back to Ireland and preach Christianity to the people of Ireland.
If Saint Patrick's parents are Italian why is he Irish?
Saint Patrick's parents, Calphurnius and Conchessa, were Roman citizens living in Britain. Patrick's father was a high Roman diplomat. Britain was part of the Roman empire at the time. Saint Patrick was kidnapped and sold into slavery and taken to Ireland. He escaped and went back to Ireland after becoming a priest and was determined to convert the nation. St. Patrick adopted the land of Ireland when he went back there to preach, and they adopted him as their national saint. You might say that he was a naturalized citizen, which is why he is considered Irish.
Did Saint Patrick travel anywhere?
Yes. He was not from Ireland, so he travelled there after being kidnapped. He then left Ireland and went home and then went to other parts of Europe, including France and Italy. He returned to Ireland to begin his mission of bringing Christianity. In Ireland itself, he travelled to many parts of it.
What did St Patrick use as transportation?
Simply he used the old medieval transportation like with horse and boat or ship.
