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He was taken so that he could be sold as a slave in Ireland, which is what happened to him.

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Saint Patrick was taken by Irish pirates as a slave when he was a teenager. He was sold into slavery in Ireland and spent six years herding sheep before escaping and returning to his home in Britain. This experience influenced his strong connection to Ireland, where he later returned as a missionary.

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Where was Saint Patrick taken?

Patrick was taken from Britain to Ireland by pirates as a slave.


What happened to Saint Patrick at the age of 16 that changed his life?

St. Patrick was dead when he became a saint. That is a primary requisite for becoming a saint.


Where was Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland from?

england.. he was taken by pirates as a slave!


What happen to Saint Patrick when he was 16?

He was captured by Irish pirates in Roman Britain and taken to Ireland where he was forced to work as a slave for a Druid chieftain. His work was to be a shepherd. He remained as a slave for 6 years until he was able to escape back to Britain.


Did Vikings kidnap Saint Patrick?

A man called Nial of the nine hostages kidnapped him through the night and brang him to Ireland and sold him to a man called milchu


How old was Saint Patrick when he was captured?

He was 16 years old when captured by pirates from Roman Britain and taken to Ireland.


Was Saint Patrick taken captive because he refused to suckle the breast of his captives?

No. He was taken Captive to become a slave.


Where was Saint Patrick kidnapped from?

Maewyn Succat, later known as Patrick, was kidnapped by Irish pirates from his home in Roman Britain, probably Scotland, at the age of 16 and taken as a slave to Ireland where he was forced to work as a shepherd until he escaped six years later.


Where was Saint Patrick taken to when he was kidnapped?

He was taken to Ireland.


Who were the pirates that kidnapped Saint Patrick?

Yes, Patrick was captured by pirates on the British mainland and taken to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. He worked as a shepherd for a pagan Druid cheiftan for several years before he escaped and returned home.


If Saint Patrick's parents are Italian why is he Irish?

Saint Patrick's parents, Calphurnius and Conchessa, were Roman citizens living in Britain. Patrick's father was a high Roman diplomat. Britain was part of the Roman empire at the time. Saint Patrick was kidnapped and sold into slavery and taken to Ireland. He escaped and went back to Ireland after becoming a priest and was determined to convert the nation. St. Patrick adopted the land of Ireland when he went back there to preach, and they adopted him as their national saint. You might say that he was a naturalized citizen, which is why he is considered Irish.


Who is the saint who was originally taken to Ireland as a slave in 405 AD?

He is Saint Patrick.