In his own autobiography Patrick tells us that her was 16 years old when he was captured and taken as a slave to Ireland.
Pirates from Ireland captured him when he was 16 years old.
He was 16 years old when captured by pirates from Roman Britain and taken to Ireland.
He was captured sometime between the years 402 and 405.
St. Patrick initially came to Ireland when he was kidnapped by Niall of the Nine Hostages to be brought to Ireland as a slave when he was 16 years old.
Saint Patrick was born in Banwen, United Kingdom. He was captured from his home at age 16, and taken to Ireland as a slave. He died on March 17, the day St. Patrick's Day is observed.
Patrick's father was a strong believer in God, but Patrick was not. he was a trouble maker until one day when he was captured by Irish pirates and became a slave. During slavery he became closer to God. St. Patrick's family was wealthy, so he had a privileged life until he was captured when he was about 16 years old.
He was sold as a slave to an Irish chieftan.
I've read that ST Patrick was captured by "pirates" and sold as a slave in Ireland.
Irish raiders who came to his home and captured him to sell as a slave.
he was captured by pirates and they all fled to Ireland
It is said that Patrick was about 16 years old when he was abducted.