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Saint Abigail was an african abbess and disciple of Saint Abban, who placed her in charge of a convent that he founded in Ballyvourney, County Cork. A well there bears her name. She is known for her affinity for beekeeping- and is reputed to have sent a swarm a bees after a brigand, forcing him to return stolen cattle. Her Feast Day is celebrated locally and nationally on each February 11.
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When was St. Abigail born?
I don't believe there is a "Saint Abigail". I can't find a record of one in any of the Catholic listings of Saints.
Where did Saint Abigail live?
There are two St. Abigails. One was born in County Cork, Ireland- 6th century. Her feast day is Feb. 11. She is the patron saint of bee keepers and strong, knowledgeable women, women in medicine, and women who give counsel. She also known by her Gailic name, Gobnet, and in England as St. Deborah {honey bee}. There is also St. Abigail, c.1000 B.C., of Carmel- feast day Sept. 1st- patron saint of wives, women of learning, women who give counsel and a wife of King David of Israel, one of the only seven female prophets, one of the only four women mentioned as beautiful in the Bible.
What is a good middle name for grace?
abigail,freyA, SOPHIE ANYTHING LONGISH
Is there a st Jennifer?
Sort of- St. Jenifer is often used to refer to St. Genevieve, St. Jane and St. Joan.
What hapended to Abigail Faulkner during the Salem witch trials?
Abigail was convicted as a witch along with two of her four daughters, her sister, her sister-in-law, two neices, and one nephew. she was sentenced to be hangged but it was found out she was pregnant this saved her life because it was later on found out she was not a witch
Is there a prayer to st Abigail?
give me St. Abigail's prayer
What is st. Abigail a patron saint of?
St. Abigail is the patron saint of bees and beekeepers. She is also called Gobnait and Deborah.
How did St..Abigail die?
St. Abigail of Ireland probably died of natural causes in Ireland at age 50. St. Abigail that married King David probably also died of natural causes. She is only mentioned twice in the Bible.
How did St. Abigail die?
St. Abigail of Ireland probably died of natural causes in Ireland at age 50. St. Abigail that married King David probably also died of natural causes. She is only mentioned twice in the Bible.
What has the author Abigail Grater written?
Abigail Grater has written: 'The United College' -- subject(s): United College of St Salvator & St Leonard
When is the feast day of Saint Abigail?
The feast day of St. Gobnait (Irish for 'Abigail') is February 11.
Who did Abigail marry before she married king david in the bible?
Abigail married Nabal of Carmel. Nabal was a sheep shearer.
Is St. Abigail real?
Abigail was an Old Testament matriarch and personages of the Old Testament are usually not given the title of saint.
When was St. Abigail born?
I don't believe there is a "Saint Abigail". I can't find a record of one in any of the Catholic listings of Saints.
What were st Abigail miracles?
St. Abigail is not a widely recognized saint in Christian tradition. There are no specific miracles attributed to her. She is sometimes honored as a patron saint of bees and beekeepers, but she is not officially canonized in the Catholic Church.
When is St. Abigail's feast day?
Abigail, the Old Testament matriarch is not accorded the title of saint. That is reserved for those who died after the birth of Our Lord. Her feast day is September 1.
How did Saint Abigail die?
St. Abigail, a sixth century Irish Abbess, leaves no biographic information behind. Beyond that fact that she lived and died, we know practically nothing.
