Patrick became a saint the instant he was reborn into heaven. There was no official canonization process in place at the time to investigate his life and works to confirm his home in heaven so he would have been declared a saint by popular acclamation of the local Christian community and bishop.
Saint Patrick studied for six years to become a missionary.
It is not certain, but around the year 430.
Yes, Saint Patrick became a bishop in Ireland after escaping slavery. He is known for spreading Christianity throughout the country and is considered the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick had two sisters.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Saint Patrick was a black man. Saint Patrick was a Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop who is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick was never a pope.
St. Patrick did not aspire to become a saint. He simply tried to do the will of God in the best way possible and that led to him being declared a saint.
The official canonization process was not in place at the time that Patrick was declared a saint. No miracles were required.
No, he did not become blind.
Saint Patrick studied for six years to become a missionary.
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
Yes, Saint Patrick is a saint. That is why he has the title "Saint" before his name.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, Montserrat and Nigeria.
No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick was not married.