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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....

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