Why did Saint Patrick move to Ireland?

Answer 1

The first time he ended up in Ireland was because he had been kidnapped in Roman Britain and taken there as a save. The second trip to Ireland was because he had been sent there by the pope as a missionary.

Answer 2

He originally did not go by choice. He was kidnapped to be brought as a slave to Ireland. After escaping he came to Ireland of his own choice later in his life, in order to preach Christianity in Ireland.

Answer 3

When he was only 16 years of age, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold as a slave in Ireland. 6 years later he finally escaped and, eventually, ended up in Europe where he studied to become a priest. Pope Celestine I appointed him a bishop and asked him to return to Ireland as a missionary.

Answer 4

During the years Patrick was held slave in Ireland, he became closer to God. He finally escaped and returned to his family in England and there decided to follow a religious life.
He states that he had dreams and heard the islanders calling him back to Ireland to preach the gospel. He eventually was given permission to return by the church even though he was probably considered unfit for such a dangerous mission. To bring Christianity to the Irish. He was ultimately sent back by Pope Celestine I.

Answer 5

Saint Patrick returned to Ireland to spread the word of Christianity in 432 A.D.

Answer 6

Pope Celestine I asked him to return to Ireland as a missionary and bishop.

Answer 7

He was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave when he was 16. Later he escaped from Ireland and eventually returned to Ireland to start spreading Christianity.

Answer 8

The first time he was taken to Ireland by pirates who sold him as a slave. The second time he was requested to do so by Pope Celestine I.

Answer 9

Saint Patrick was sent by Pope Celestine I to England and Ireland as a bishop and missionary to spread the Catholic faith.