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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.
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When was Saint Patrick's Day first celebrated?
The feast day of Saint Patrick was first celebrated in the 9th Century. It begin in Ireland and spread throughout Europe.
What were Saint Patrick's legends?
The best known legend says that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland when that country never had any snakes to begin with.
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.
Was Saint Patrick a thief?
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Who did Saint Patrick marry?
Saint Patrick was not married.
What links Saint Patrick to Down Patrick?
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
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.
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.
When is saint Patrick s' day?
March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick.
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 have a brother or sister?
Saint Darerca of Ireland is said to have been a sister of Saint Patrick.
