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What country did Saint Patrick start?

Saint Patrick did not 'start' any country. He did go to Ireland as a missionary but did not found that country.


Where did Saint Patrick go when he was kidnapped?

He was taken to Ireland and sold as a slave.


Where can you find pictures of Saint Patrick?

Go to Google and do a search for St. Patrick. See below for a very commonly used image of him in Ireland.


Why did saint Patrick later reuturn to Ireland?

God called him to go back to convert the Paegen nation.


Did Saint Patrick go to jail?

There are no records or reliable accounts to suggest that Saint Patrick went to jail in his lifetime. He is known for his missionary work in Ireland and is credited with popularizing Christianity in the region.


What do Christians do on Saint Patrick's Day?

In Ireland, it is a holy day, so people go to mass. They will also pray. Some might visit graves or go to places associated with St. Patrick, like the mountains Croagh Patrick and Slemish mountain.


Is Saint Patrick's Day real?

St. Patrick was a real historical person, the first Bishop of Ireland and the main propagator of the Christian faith there in the fifth century a.d. The feast of St. Patrick is celebrated throughout the Roman Catholic church on March 17th. In Ireland it is a holy day of obligation, which means all Catholics in Ireland must go to Mass on that day. It's a little bit ironic that his feast is regarded as an occasion for beer-drinking and general revelry, since the saint himself was a great ascetic and spent more than a month at a time alone on a rocky island, fasting and praying.


What is the history of Saint Patrick's father Calpornius?

Well, isn't that a happy little question! Saint Patrick's father, Calpornius, was a deacon and a local official in Roman Britain. He played a significant role in shaping Saint Patrick's early life and spiritual journey. Just like how a painter adds different colors to create a beautiful picture, Calpornius added love and guidance to Saint Patrick's life, helping him become the inspiring figure we know today.


Why did St Patrick go to Ireland?

The first trip to Ireland at the age of 16 was not of his free will. He was kidnapped in Britain and sold as a slave in Ireland. The second trip to Ireland was under orders from Pope Celestine I who sent him there as a bishop and missionary.


What does it say on saint Patrick's grave?

erin go Braugh


Why did St. Patrick decide to go to Ireland and become a priest?

The first time he went to Ireland was against his will, as he was kidnapped and was brought to Ireland to be a slave. While there, he found that the Irish people did not know about Christianity. After escaping from Ireland, he later felt a calling to go back to Ireland and preach Christianity to the people of Ireland.


Where did St. Patrick go when he retired?

He never really retired and continued to work in Ireland even in his old age.