He was sold as a slave to an Irish chieftan.
Saint Patrick was taken by Irish pirates as a slave when he was a teenager. He was sold into slavery in Ireland and spent six years herding sheep before escaping and returning to his home in Britain. This experience influenced his strong connection to Ireland, where he later returned as 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.
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick was not married.
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, Montserrat and Nigeria.
He was elevated to bishop by Pope Celestine and sent to Ireland as a missionary.
March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick.
Yes, Saint Patrick is a saint. That is why he has the title "Saint" before his name.