Facts about St. Patrick

Facts about St. Patrick

• At age 16, Saint Patrick was sold into slavery.
• Before that time he considered himself a pagan.
• During his captivity he grew closer to God.
• After 6 year he escaped.
• He then studied in a monastery and decided he wanted to lead people to Christ.
• He went to Ireland to be a missionary.
• He was arrested several times.
• He set up schools and churches.
• He was a missionary for 30 years.
• St. Patrick’s Day is the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death.