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Patrick was abducted from his home in Scotland or Wales when he was still a boy and forced to serve a Druid (pagan) master. After a few years he was able to escape and return home. He received a message from God to convert, become a priest, and return to Ireland to try and convert the pagans to Christianity. After studies for the priesthood in Europe he did return to Ireland as a Catholic bishop where he drove paganism (not snakes) out of the country. He was named a saint by popular acclaim. No official system existed at the time for naming saints. That was not instituted until the 12th century.
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∙ 8y agoSaint Patrick is remembered due to his strength to not give into evil of this world. He truly kept sin out of his life. He worked hard every day to live the way God intended us to. He reminds us all that it is possible to live a life without sin.
He's revered as the piper who took the snakes out of Ireland
Actually, he is a Saint of the Catholic Church who was a Christian missionary to the island of Ireland. He is credited with the miraculous banishment of snakes from that isle.
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∙ 8y agoPatrick's original name was Maewyn Succat, meaning 'War Like.' Pope Celestine decided that was not a proper name for a bishop so changed his name to Patricius (Patrick) before he sent him to Ireland as a bishop.
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Why was Patrick Henry remembered?
Patrick Henry is remembered for his encouraging speech in the Revolutionary War "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
Who is St. Patrick's wife?
St. Patrick was not married.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to commemorate which event?
On St. Patrick's Day we commemorate the life of St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland.
When did St. Patrick get married?
St. Patrick was a Catholic priest and bishop. He did not get married.
What should you wear for St. Patrick's Day?
It is common to wear green on St. Patrick's Day.
What did St. Patrick do that we remember him?
In the 5th century there was a man named St.Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland.
What special things were accomplished by Saint Patrick?
The one accomplishment of St. Patrick for which he is best remembered is the conversion of much of Ireland from paganism to Christianity.
Why was Patrick Henry remembered?
Patrick Henry is remembered for his encouraging speech in the Revolutionary War "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
What is the most famous church dedicated to st patrick?
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Who was St. Patrick's wife?
St. Patrick was not married.
Who is St. Patrick's wife?
St. Patrick was not married.
Was St. Patrick a bishop?
Yes, St. Patrick was a bishop.
Did St. Patrick have a child?
No, St. Patrick was not married and had no children.
Who is St. Patrick's Day name after?
St. Patrick - the Apostle of Ireland.
What was St. Patrick's job?
St. Patrick was a missionary and bishop in Ireland.
How many sons did St. Patrick have?
St. Patrick was not married and had no children.
Who was St. Patrick's Day named after?
Maewyn Sucatt - St. Patrick
