The Facts About St. Patrick

The personage of St. Patrick is well known throughout the world, and yet the details of his story are not completely clear. Patrick grew up in Britain as the son of a deacon. However, when he was only 17 years old, he was captured by the Irish who attacked his village and was taken back as a slave to Ireland. He was placed in the position of shepard where he spent most of his time by himself. It was at this time that he began to return to his father's faith and he became a devout Christian.

Patrick had to endure six years of slavery in Ireland, however he was able to escape. He had a vision which he claimed was from God saying that he was to leave and find a ship that would take him back to Britain. He was able to return to Britain where he studied Christianity more fully but then he returned to Ireland to spread Christianity.