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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.

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Did pirates kidnap Saint Patrick?

Yes, when he was 16 years old, Irish Druid pirates kidnapped him from Roman Britain and took him to Ireland to work as a slave.


Where did the pirates take st Patrick to?

where did the pirates take saint patrick


How old was Saint Patrick when he was kidnapped?

It is said that Patrick was about 16 years old when he was abducted.


Where was Saint Patrick taken to when he was kidnapped?

He was taken to Ireland.


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.


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 did Saint Patrick go when he was kidnapped?

He was taken to Ireland and sold as a slave.


Where was Saint Patrick taken?

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


Why was Saint Patrick put in jail?

Saint Patrick was put in jail for his Christian beliefs and missionary activities. He was captured by Irish raiders and held captive for six years before escaping and returning to his home in Britain.


How did st Patrick come to Ireland?

St Patrick was born in Wales during the time of the Romans and was kidnapped by slave merchants then brought to Ireland.


What tragic event happen to st. Patrick as a teenager?

He was kidnapped by pirates and sold as a slave at age 16.


Where was Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland from?

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