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The first time he went to Ireland was against his will, as he was kidnapped and was brought to Ireland to be a slave. While there, he found that the Irish people did not know about Christianity. After escaping from Ireland, he later felt a calling to go back to Ireland and preach Christianity to the people of Ireland.
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What did St. Patrick become?
Patrick eventually became a priest, then a bishop and missionary to England and Ireland.
What made Saint Patrick decide to become a monk?
Saint Patrick decided to become a monk after being kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland. During his captivity, he turned to prayer and found solace in his faith. After escaping and returning to his homeland, he had a dream that called him to return to Ireland as a missionary.
In what capacity did saint Patrick return to Ireland?
Saint Patrick returned to Ireland ordained a priest, possibly by Saint Germanus.
Was Saint Patrick's father a priest?
No, Patrick's father was a deacon but his grandfather was a priest.
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.
Was St Patrick a priest or a nun?
Patrick was a bishop not a priest or nun anyway a nun i s a female's role
When did Saint Patrick study as a bishop?
A person does not study to become a bishop. They study to become a priest and then work for many years as a priest. If their is a vacancy for a bishop the pope may appoint the person to be a bishop, which Pope Celestine did before he sent Patrick back to be a missionary in Ireland about the year 433.
Was Saint Patrick a priest or a bishop or a pope?
Saint Patrick was a bishop. He is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to the country.
What did St. Patrick do that we remember him?
In the 5th century there was a man named St.Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland.
Why was St. Patrick sent to Ireland after he studied religion and was ordained as a priest?
Patrick was sent to Ireland to missionize and spread Christianity. Until his arrivial the Irish followed pagan beliefs.
What did St. Patrick do when he became an adult?
Patrick became a priest and was later made a bishop by Pope Celestine I and sent to Ireland as a missionary.
What are the details of Saint Patrick's adulthood?
he became a priest and returned to Ireland and soon was anointed a bishop.
