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∙ 8y agoPatrick's original name was Maewyn Succat which means 'War-like.' Pope Celestine did not feel this was an appropriate name for a bishop or priest so changed his name to Patricius (Patrick) before he sent him to Ireland as a missionary.
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∙ 10y agoHis name was changed from Maewyn Succat to Patricius by Pope Celestine before he was sent to Ireland as a bishop and missionary.
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∙ 13y agoPope Celestine I gave him the name "Patercius" or "Patritius" at the time he made him a bishop and sent him as a missionary to Ireland. His original name was Maewyn Succat.
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What is the order of ST Patrick's Day?
st. pactrick change his name, st. patrick is kidnapped, st. pactrick establishes churches in Ireland
Who is St. Patrick's Day name after?
St. Patrick - the Apostle of Ireland.
What was Saint Patrick's sister's name?
If Patrick had any siblings, there is no record of their names.
What was St. Patrick's childhood name?
Patrick's birth name was Maewyn Succat.
What was St Patrick's last name?
actually Patrick was his last name not his first. :)
What was St Patrick's name when he was born?
St. Patrick's birth name was Maewyn Succat. St. Patrick was born in Scotland around 375 AD. At age 16, he was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland. He took the name Patrick when he became a Priest.
What is St. Patrick's name in English?
Patrick is his name in English. His name in the original Latin was Patricius.
Who was Maewyn Succat and why is he important to St. Patrick's Day?
Maewyn Succat was St. Patrick. This was his birth name.
What year did st patrick change color?
red
What was St. Patrick's mother's name?
Conchessa was Saint Patrick's mother.
What is Saint Patrick's second name?
There were no surnames in use at the time of St. Patrick.
Was Maewyn Succat St. Patrick's real name?
Yes, Maewyn Succat was Patrick's birth name.
