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∙ 9y agoAt 16 years old, he was taken to Ireland as a slave, so naturally he wanted to escape and return home. Later he came back to Ireland of his own choice, to spread Christianity.
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∙ 9y agoWhen he was 16 years old, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave.
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∙ 8y agoBeing captured and forced into slavery by Irish pirates may have had something to do with it.
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When Saint Patrick was in captivity what did he do?
He was forced to work as a shepherd.
What was Saint Patrick's job when he was a slave?
Saint Patrick was a shepherd when he was captured and enslaved in Ireland. He spent his time tending to his owner's sheep while in captivity.
Is Saint George's Day or Saint Patrick's Day more popular in England?
it is saint gorge
What did Saint Patrick work as when he was a slave?
He was forced to work as a shepherd for a Druid chieftain.
How long was Saint Patrick a shepherd?
Saint Patrick was believed to have been a shepherd in Ireland for about six years. During this time, he spent his days tending to the sheep and reflecting on his spirituality.
Where was Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland from?
england.. he was taken by pirates as a slave!
What was Saint Patrick made to do in his teenage years?
He was forced to work as a shepherd in Ireland by his captors.
What did Saint Patrick do in Ireland while he was a slave?
He was forced to work as a shepherd for a pagan chieftain.
What three saints represent the united kingdom flag?
St. George St. Andrew St. Patrick
Was Saint Patrick kidnapped and forced to worked as shepherd?
Yes, according to legend, Saint Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland where he worked as a shepherd. During this time, he rediscovered his faith and eventually escaped captivity.
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.
Did Saint Patrick work as a child?
Yes, at age 16 he was abducted from Britain and forced into slavery in Ireland where he worked as a shepherd.
