Was Jeremiah the original ST. PATRICK?

Question

Jeremiah became the foremost figure in Irish history, life and religion. He became the pariarch of Ireland and is the original "St. Patrick". Before Jeremiah gave his charge of Tamar, Zedekiah's daughter, to king Heremon to wed. He required the abandonment of Bel and serpent worship; and the acceptance of Mosaic law and worship of Yehovah. From this comes the legend that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland.

Answer 1

No.

Jeremiah had no connection.

Jeremiah was called to be a prophet when a young man, in 647 B.C.E., in the 13th year of the reign of King Josiah of Judah (659-629 B.C.E.).

In contrast, named Patrick, he is known for having taken the message of Christ to the western edge of Europe—to Ireland—where legend has it that he converted thousands of people and set up hundreds of churches.

God’s Word shows that a person is not made a saint by men or by an organization. The Scriptures state: “(God) saved us and called us with a holy calling, not by reason of our works, but by reason of his own purpose and undeserved kindness.” (2 Timothy 1:9) A holy one is sanctified by virtue of Jehovah’s calling, according to the undeserved kindness of God and in harmony with His purpose. Prayers are properly addressed to Jehovah God alone.