St. Brigid is often represented by a cross bearing her name, which is woven from rushes or reeds. She is also symbolized by the flame of a candle, as she is associated with light, inspiration, and protection. St. Brigid is one of Ireland's patron saints, known for her generosity and kindness towards the poor and for her role in promoting Christianity in Ireland.
Saint Brigid of Kildare was born in the year 453 at Faughart, County Louth, Ireland.
There is no record of any siblings Brigid might have had.
Bridget was born in Faughart, a little place in County Louth
St. Brigid's Cross is named after St. Brigid of Kildare, a revered Irish saint known for her generosity and compassion. Legend has it that she fashioned the cross from rushes to teach a dying pagan chieftain about Christianity, and the cross has since become a symbol of protection and good luck in Irish folklore.
Jesus was born about the year AD1, give or take a few years. St. Brigid of Ireland was born in the year 453 at Faughart, County Louth, Ireland.
St. Brigid was born in Ireland.
St Brigid's College was created in 1929.
St Brigid's College's motto is 'Virtus Sola Nobilitat'.
St. Brigid's High School's motto is 'Feabhas a chur ar'.
The feast of St. Brigid of Ireland is February 1.
Brigid of Ireland was 70 years old when she died.
St. Brigid was not a martry. She died of natural causes.
The feast of St. Brigid of Ireland is February 1.
St. Patrick accepted Brigid's final vows and gave her the veil.
St. Brigid's National School Castleknock was created on 1864-07-17.
Surnames were not yet in use when Brigid lived so she has none. She is known by a number of titles such as Brigid of Ireland, etc.
St. Brigid Parish in Westbury, New York is located at 75 Post Avenue