Saint Brigid of Kildare
About This Feast
Brigid (c. 451-525 AD) is one of Ireland's three patron saints. She founded a monastery in Kildare and is known for her charity, miracles, and role in early Irish Christianity.
Significance
Brigid represents the strong tradition of Irish monasticism and women's leadership in the early Church. She is celebrated as a protector of dairy farmers, newborns, and fugitives.
Traditions & Customs
St. Brigid's crosses are made from rushes and hung in homes for protection. Her feast coincides with Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring.
Related Sacred Sites
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