Whom did stpatrick upset by converting the pagan Irish to christinity?

Saint Patrick's toughest opponents in converting Ireland were the Druids, priests of a pagan religion. Holders of a great deal of political and religious power, the Druid priests were known as wielders of the sacred fire that began the spring.

1. Who did St Patrick convert to Christianity?
2. Why was St Patrick successful in converting Ireland to Christianity?
3. What happened to Ireland once Patrick introduced Christianity there?
4. How did St Patrick convert people?
5. What happened St Patrick?
6. When did St Patrick convert Ireland?

Who did St Patrick convert to Christianity?

St. Patrick, (flourished 5th century, Britain and Ireland; feast day March 17), patron saint and national apostle of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and probably responsible in part for the Christianization of the Picts and Anglo-Saxons.

Why was St Patrick successful in converting Ireland to Christianity?

So, how did St Patrick succeed at converting so many Irish people to Christianity? Patrick, through his experience of living in Ireland as a slave for some six years, had insight into the existing culture. This knowledge helped him greatly when he came to live here as a missionary.

What happened to Ireland once Patrick introduced Christianity there?

Patrick had previously been in Ireland working as a slave, but had escaped to Gaul where he became a Christian Priest. ... Thus Ireland became a land of saints and scholars. Their influence spread outside Ireland. St Colum Cille and his followers brought Christianity to Scotland in 563 and northern England by 627.

How did St Patrick convert people?

While in captivity, he worked as a shepherd and strengthened his relationship with God through prayer, eventually leading him to convert to Christianity. After six years of captivity he heard a voice telling him that he would soon go home, and then that his ship was ready.

What happened St Patrick?

After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling and working tirelessly, Patrick died on March 17, 461 in Saul, where he had built his first church. Since that time, countless legends have grown up around Patrick.

When did St Patrick convert Ireland?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was a Christian missionary given credited with converting Ireland to Christianity in the AD 400s. So many legends surround his life that the truth is not easily found.