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That was his surname when he was a slave. (Full name Maewyn Succat)

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St. Patrick was called Succat as a child because it was his given name. Later in life, he adopted the name "Patrick" after becoming a Christian.

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What other name was Saint Patrick called?

St Patrick (Padraig) was certainly called by his real name. Unfortunately, that name has been lost to history. Patrick is a nickname, from the Latin "Patricius" (patrician or nobleman). That could have been from his high regard by the people who nicknamed him, from their inability to pronounce his real name; or out of irony in that he had once been a slave in Ireland, escaped, and returned later to bring the Gospel, literacy, and abolition of slavery.


Why was St. Patrick's name changed?

There is no record of St. Patrick's name being changed. Patrick was his given name, which he kept throughout his life as a Christian missionary in Ireland.


When did St. Patrick become a Christian?

St. Patrick is believed to have converted to Christianity during his captivity in Ireland around the 5th century. This experience influenced his decision to return to Ireland as a missionary and spread the Christian faith.


When and where did St. Patrick live?

Patrick, then known as Maewyn Succat, was born and raised in Scotland (some say Wales) but was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. Six years later he escaped and eventually return home to Scotland. He went to Europe, probably France and Italy, where he studied for the priesthood. After ordination and elevation to a bishop, he returned to Ireland as a missionary under orders of Pope Celestine I. He spent the rest of his life in Ireland.


What was St. Patrick's job when he was a slave?

St. Patrick was a shepherd when he was enslaved in Ireland.

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Young St. Patrick was called 'Succat' - what does that mean in Irish?

Maewyn Succat was Patrick's birth name and it mean 'war like'


Who was Maewyn Succat and why is he important to St. Patrick's Day?

Maewyn Succat was St. Patrick. This was his birth name.


Why was St. Patrick called Maewyn Succat?

Maewyn Succat was Saint Patrick's original birth name. It was changed to Patrick when the pope sent him back to Ireland as a bishop and missionary.


Was Maewyn Succat St. Patrick's real name?

Yes, Maewyn Succat was Patrick's birth name.


Did Maewyn Succat die then St. Patrick's day became a holiday?

Sort of. Maewyn Succat was St. Patrick. The holiday arose after he died.


Who was St. Patrick born?

He was born Maewyn Succat.


What was St. Patrick's childhood name?

Patrick's birth name was Maewyn Succat.


Young St. Patrick was called 'Succat' - what does that mean?

Patrick was named Maewyn Succat at birth and, when he was named a bishop, he received the name Patricius from Pope Celestine.The names mean:warlike (Maewyn Succat - pagan birth name)noble (Patricius - baptismal name)


What were all of St. Patrick's names and what are their meanings?

Patrick's birth name was Maewyn Succat. Succat means warlike. His Christian name, Patricius (Patrick) means noble.


What does maewyn succat mean in Gaelic?

Maewyn Succat is not Gaelic. It was the name of the boy that later became St. Patrick.


What is Maewyn Succat to St. Patrick?

Maewyn Succat was Patrick's given name. He was given the name Patricius by Pope Celestine before he returned to Ireland as a missionary.


What was the name that St. Patrick was born with?

His birth name was Maewyn Succat.