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Patrick was born and lived for 16 years in southern Britain (Wales or Scotland) and then was abducted and taken to Ireland for 6 years . After escaping he returned to Britain. he then studied theology in Europe for several years and was sent back to Britain and Ireland as a missionary. They made a holiday after him called st patricks day.
It is not certain where he came from. It is believed he came from some part of Britain. In Ireland he spent a lot of time on Slemish mountain in county Antrim when he was brought to Ireland as a slave. He escaped and left Ireland to study for the priesthood and eventually returned to Ireland. In establishing Christianity, he would have travelled around Ireland. He is believed to be buried in Downpatrick in county Down.
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How long did Saint Patrick live?
Saint Patrick is believed to have been born around the year 385 and died around 461, making him roughly 76 years old when he died.
How many siblings did saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick had two sisters.
Was Saint Patrick a black man?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Saint Patrick was a black man. Saint Patrick was a Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop who is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland.
Was Saint Patrick's father a priest?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Saint Patrick's father was a priest. Saint Patrick himself eventually became a Christian bishop and missionary in Ireland.
Did the Catholic church desancitify Saint Patrick?
No, the Catholic Church has not desanctified Saint Patrick. He remains a revered saint in the Catholic tradition, known for his missionary work and contributions to the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
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.
Who did Saint Patrick marry?
Saint Patrick was not married.
Was Saint Patrick a thief?
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Where did Saint Patrick's parents live?
They lived in Roman Britain, probably Scotland.
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.
How long did Saint Patrick live?
Saint Patrick is believed to have been born around the year 385 and died around 461, making him roughly 76 years old when he died.
