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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.
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.
How old was St. Patrick when he went over to Ireland?
16.
Why was Saint Patrick considered a priest?
after Phadraig returned to britain from captivity in ireland, he was ordained a deacon, then a priest, then a Bishop so that he could ordain priests on his mission to bring the Christian gospel to Ireland.
Why did St. Patrick originally come to Ireland?
he was a slave and when he went back to his home country he had a dream telling him to go back and help them and so he was taught to be a priest and helped them out
What religion were the Irish when Saint Patrick went over to Ireland?
They were pagans.
Where did Saint Patrick emigrate to?
First he was taken against his will from the British mainland to Ireland. Next he escaped back to his home and went on to Europe where he became a priest (probably in Italy and/or France) until the Pope sent him back to Ireland as a missionary.
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.
What did Saint Patrick do before becoming a missionary?
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
Where did Saint Patrick begin?
Actually, Patrick was born in Scotland and kidnapped from the British mainland and taken as a slave to Ireland at about the age of 16. After about six years he escaped and returned to Britain. he went to Europe where he became a priest and, later, a bishop. The pope then sent him back to England and Ireland to evangilize the population.
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.
How did Patrick get back to Britain after he escaped his capture?
He went to the coast and found a ship about to leave for England. He was able to get on board and returned to his family. Later he went to Europe where he studied for the priesthood, was ordained and sent by the pope back to Ireland as a bishop and missionary.
