St. Patrick was born in Britain as Maewyn Succat. At age 16, he was kidnapped from his home on the west coast and carried off to Ireland to become a slave who worked as a shepherd. After six years, he escaped; upon returning home, he received his call to preach the Gospel. He spent the next 15 or so years in a monastery, preparing for his missionary workST Patricks Day Parade 2020 StreamingST Patricks Day Parade 2020 Streaming. When he became a priest, his name was changed to Patricius, and eventually, Patrick. Although some Christians lived in Ireland at the time, it was Patrick who spread Christianity throughout the land and brought an organized church into existence.
