Saint Hilda was an abbess - the head of a monastery.
The stick that Saint Patrick is often depicted carrying is called a "crosier." A crosier is a ceremonial staff that symbolizes the authority of a bishop and is often shaped like a shepherd's crook. It represents Saint Patrick's role in guiding and leading the Christian community in Ireland.
Saint Hilda of Whitby is not a patron saint
Saint Hilda of Whitby is not a patron saint.
The staff is a bishop's staff or crosier.
Saint Hilda of Whitby was born in the year 614 at Northumbria, England.
A Crosier is what the Bishop holds.
St Hilda
crosier
Patrick is usually shown holding a crosier, also known as a shepherd's staff or bishop's staff.
Born: AD614Died: November 17, 680
Saint Hilda, also known as Hilda of Whitby, was an influential figure in early Christianity in England. She played a key role in the conversion of Anglo-Saxon England to Christianity and was known for her wisdom, leadership, and commitment to education. Hilda's monastery at Whitby became a center of learning and spirituality, attracting many significant figures of the time.
Saint George is often depicted on a horse.