Saint Patrick

Early life of Saint Patrick

• He was born somewhere in Banwen, United Kingdom in 385 AD.

• His real name was not Patrick, it was Maewyn Succat.

• His mother’s name was Conchessa and his father’s name was
Calpurnius.

• He also had a sister named Darerca.

• He lived a normal life until he was around 14 years old.

Saint
Patrick’s
Birthplace
(Banwen, United
Kingdom)
Saint Patrick’s Enslavement
• Patrick was captured by pirates at the age of 14

• He was take to Ireland to be held captive as a slave

and he had to do hard labor.

• He was held captive for six years then he finally

escaped.

• Patrick had a dream about how he would escape and

get on a boat to go back to Britain where he originally
was.

• God saved him from slavery because He told Patrick

he would escape.
Saint Patrick Returns Home
• He took a boat from Ireland back to Britain.

• Once they landed in Britain, the crew and Patrick

walked for 28 days in the wilderness.

• They became very hungry, so Patrick prayed to

God for mercy.

• A heard of wild boar then came, which Patrick

and the crew were able to eat the boar.

• Patrick finally returned home after being away for

six years and his family was very happy.
Patrick Returns to Ireland
• Patrick wanted to return to Ireland to
forgive those who held him captive.

• He retuned to Ireland and forgave

them, then preached to the rest of
Ireland.

• He is considered the patron Saint of

Ireland because of the work he did
there.

• Patrick was able to forgive those who

hurt him and forced him to slavery.
Interesting Facts about Saint
Patrick
• He died on March 17, 461 AD, which is now
Saint Patrick's Day.

• He died at Saul, which is the site of the first

Church he built.

• He preached in Ireland for 40 years which he

converted many people.

• He is one of the most popular saints to ever

exist.
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