In Christian tradition, a cross is a symbol of protection and faith. Saint Brigid, as a Christian saint, is associated with miracles and protection, so carrying or wearing a cross could be seen as a way to invoke her intercession and protection against harm or evil.
Along with St. Patrick, she is a patron saint of Ireland. She is known for convents she founded, for her love of wildlife and the making of the St. Brigid's Cross. Her feast day is the 1st of February.
St. Brigid was born in Ireland.
St Brigid's College was created in 1929.
St Brigid's College's motto is 'Virtus Sola Nobilitat'.
The feast of St. Brigid falls on February 1st, the day of her death and the traditional 1st day of spring in Ireland. Some speculate that Brigid was also a pagan goddess and so coincedentally, Feb. 1st is a pagan/Wiccan "cross quarter day" (or holy day) referred to as Imbolc and is related to St. Brigid in 1 way or another. So the feast day for Brigid the Saint and Brigid the Goddess is Feb. 1st either way.
St. Brigid is a patron saint of Ireland, like St. Patrick. She lived during the 5th and 6th centuries. She was a nun and established a number of convents. There are many legends about St. Brigid. Often in Catholic homes in Ireland is the St. Brigid's cross. It is a simple cross made by weaving rushes. It is said that she made it when converting a dying man. Her feast is celebrated in February 1st each year.Saint Brigid was born in Kildare, Ireland.The time she was born we are still nor sure of though....
St. Brigid's High School's motto is 'Feabhas a chur ar'.
The feast of St. Brigid of Ireland is February 1.
There is no record of any siblings Brigid might have had.
St. Brigid was not a martry. She died of natural causes.
The feast of St. Brigid of Ireland is February 1.
Brigid of Ireland was 70 years old when she died.