He was forced to work as a shepherd.
Saint Patrick was a shepherd when he was captured and enslaved in Ireland. He spent his time tending to his owner's sheep while in captivity.
Patrick was sold in Ireland by his Irish Pirate kidnappers as a servant (or slave.)He tended sheep in Ireland for the years of his captivity.
Saint Patrick is said to have tended pigs and sheep on Slemish Mountain in County Antrim, Northern Ireland during his captivity as a slave.
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick is believed to have received his education in Gaul, which is modern-day France, while he was held captive there. He is said to have been taken prisoner at the age of 16 and spent several years in captivity before escaping and returning to his home in Britain.
Saint Patrick was not married.
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick decided to become a monk after being kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland. During his captivity, he turned to prayer and found solace in his faith. After escaping and returning to his homeland, he had a dream that called him to return to Ireland as a missionary.
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.
March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.