Saints

When did Saint Patrick become a saint?

Anyone who is in heaven is a saint, including the angels. Canonization is just the official process by the Church where this is publicly recognized and a Mass and Office are established for a particular person. However, this is rather recent:

St. Patrick died, and entered heaven, and has been celebrated as a saint long before the Church's process of canonization was even conceived.

Why did Saint Patrick become a pope?

Saint Patrick was never a pope.

How was Saint Patrick inspired to become a saint?

St. Patrick did not aspire to become a saint. He simply tried to do the will of God in the best way possible and that led to him being declared a saint.

What age did St. Patrick become a saint?

St. Patrick was dead when he became a saint. That is a primary requisite for becoming a saint.

What were the two miracles that Saint Patrick did to become a saint?

The official canonization process was not in place at the time that Patrick was declared a saint. No miracles were required.

What miracle made Saint Patrick become canonized?

At the time of Saint Patrick, miracles were not required to be declared a saint. Patrick was declared a saint by the local Catholic congregation based on his holy and pious life.

Is Saint Patrick a saint?

Yes, Saint Patrick is a saint. That is why he has the title "Saint" before his name.

Did Saint Patrick become blind?

No, he did not become blind.

Why did Saint Patrick become the patron saint of Ireland?

Saint Patrick was largely responsible for the conversion of pagan Ireland to Christianity. It was only natural that he would be named as the patron saint of that country.

What is Saint Patrick the Archangel the patron saint of?

Saint Patrick is not an archangel.

Is Saint Patrick really a saint?

Yes, St. Patrick is really a saint.

Is Saint Patrick the patron saint of Scotland Walls or Ireland?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

Is Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of this country?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, Montserrat and Nigeria.

Who did Saint Patrick marry?

Saint Patrick was not married.

Was Saint Patrick a thief?

No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.

What did Saint Patrick do to be named after Saint Patrick's Day?

You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.

Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?

Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and Nigeria.

Was Saint Patrick a boy or girl?

Saint Patrick was a man. Saint Patricia was a woman.

Why is Saint Patrick the patron saint of the Church?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of many things but Saint Peter and Saint Joseph are the patron saints of the Universal Church.

Is Saint Patrick the patron saint of Portugal?

No, Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and Nigeria, not Portugal.

What country is Saint Patrick the patron saint of?

Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.

Is Saint Patrick also know as another saint?

No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.

Did Saint Patrick have a brother or a sister?

Saint Darerca of Ireland is said to have been a sister of Saint Patrick.

When is the feast of Saint Patrick?

March 17 is the feast of Saint Patrick.

What place was Saint Patrick the bishop of?

Saint Patrick was the bishop of Ireland.

Is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Nigeria as well as Ireland?

Yes, Saint Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.