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What was the year that St. Patrick traveled to Ireland?
After escaping his slavery in Ireland and studying for the priesthood in Europe, Patrick returned to Ireland as a priest, bishop and missionary in about AD432.
What happened to Maewyn Succat at the age of sixteen?
He was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland.
Why was saint Patrick forced to leave England?
St. Patrick was forced to work as a slave in Ireland. He escaped from slavery and fled the country.
Did Saint Patrick become a bishop?
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.
Why was Saint Patrick in France?
Patrick, not long after escaping from slavery in Ireland, traveled to France and Italy where he studied for the priesthood.
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.
What did God tell St. Patrick to do?
St. Patrick felt God told him to escape from slavery, in Ireland, when he was 22 years old.
At what age did St. Patrick become a missionary?
Patrick was about 46 years old when he landed again in Ireland as a missionary in the year 433.
Who took St. Patrick as his slave?
At 16 years of age, Patrick was kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland.
What is the origin of Irish slavery?
The english owned ireland, the english sold the irish to the western nations. the irish made up 2/3 of all slaves in captivity.
Is there slavery in Iceland?
No. Iceland (as part of Denmark back then) was the first country to ban slavery. Icelanders used to have slaves from Ireland and Britain in the viking age, but they weren't really mistreated as they lived under the same roof and received education and often married someone in the household.
What was one of St. Patrick's professions?
Patrick was abducted fron his home and taken to Ireland where he was forced into slavery and worked as a shepherd for a few years. He escaped eventually and returned to his home in Britain. He studied for the priesthood in Europe and was then sent back to Britain and Ireland as a bishopand missionary.
