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|SaintName=St. Brigid of Ireland | |SaintName=St. Brigid of Ireland | ||
|SaintMiracle1=Her cloak miraculously expanded to cover land for her monastery | |||
|SaintMiracle2=Turning water into beer for the poor | |||
|SaintMiracle3=Restoring a blind nun's sight | |||
|SaintCauseOfDeath=Natural causes | |||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Faughart, near Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland | |SaintBirthPlace=Faughart, near Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=54.0355° N, 6.3871° W | |SaintBirthCoordinates=54.0355° N, 6.3871° W | ||
|DeathPlace=Kildare, Ireland | |DeathPlace=Kildare, Ireland | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates=53.1587° N, 6.9095° W | |SaintDeathCoordinates=53.1587° N, 6.9095° W | ||
|NotableAddress1=Kildare Abbey, Kildare, Ireland | |NotableAddress1=Kildare Abbey, Kildare, Ireland | ||
|NotableCoordinates1=53.1588° N, 6.9094° W | |NotableCoordinates1=53.1588° N, 6.9094° W | ||
|NotableAddress2=Clara, County Offaly, Ireland | |NotableAddress2=Clara, County Offaly, Ireland | ||
|NotableCoordinates2=53.3379° N, 7.5108° W | |NotableCoordinates2=53.3379° N, 7.5108° W | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|CanonizationDate=Not formally canonized by modern standards; recognized since the early Church | |CanonizationDate=Not formally canonized by modern standards; recognized since the early Church | ||
|FeastDay=February 1 | |FeastDay=February 1 | ||
|Profession=Nun, Abbess | |Profession=Nun, Abbess | ||
|Patronage=Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, newborn babies, poets, scholars, blacksmiths, and poultry farmers | |Patronage=Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, newborn babies, poets, scholars, blacksmiths, and poultry farmers | ||
|Attributes=Crosier, lamp, flame, cow, and Saint Brigid's cross | |Attributes=Crosier, lamp, flame, cow, and Saint Brigid's cross | ||
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|AdditionalVeneration=Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church | |AdditionalVeneration=Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''St. Brigid of Ireland''', known as the "Mary of the Gael," was born around 451 to a pagan chieftain and a Christian slave<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. She is celebrated for her profound faith, charity, and the establishment of one of Ireland's earliest monastic foundations at Kildare<ref name="britannica.com">www.britannica.com</ref>. Her life was marked by numerous miracles, including the expansion of her cloak to secure land for her monastery, and she is revered not only as a saint but also as a symbol of Ireland's Christian heritage<ref name="catholicsaintmedals.com">www.catholicsaintmedals.com</ref>. | |||
'''St. Brigid of Ireland''', known as the "Mary of the Gael," was born around 451 to a pagan chieftain and a Christian slave<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. She is celebrated for her profound faith, charity, and the establishment of one of Ireland's earliest monastic foundations at Kildare<ref name="britannica.com"/>. Her life was marked by numerous miracles, including the expansion of her cloak to secure land for her monastery, and she is revered not only as a saint but also as a symbol of Ireland's Christian heritage<ref name="catholicsaintmedals.com"/>. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
=== Birth === | === Birth === | ||
St. Brigid was born around 451 in Faughart, near Dundalk, in what is now County Louth, Ireland<ref name="ireland-information.com"/>. | St. Brigid was born around 451 in Faughart, near Dundalk, in what is now County Louth, Ireland<ref name="ireland-information.com">www.ireland-information.com</ref>. | ||
=== Early Life === | === Early Life === | ||
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=== Occupation === | === Occupation === | ||
Before her religious vocation, Brigid was involved in domestic work, often giving away her family's provisions to the needy<ref name="newadvent.org"/>. | Before her religious vocation, Brigid was involved in domestic work, often giving away her family's provisions to the needy<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. | ||
=== Vocation === | === Vocation === | ||
Brigid became a nun and founded the famous double monastery at Kildare, which housed both monks and nuns<ref name="britannica.com"/>. She was instrumental in spreading Christianity in Ireland and establishing a center for learning and art<ref name="smithsonianmag.com"/>. | Brigid became a nun and founded the famous double monastery at Kildare, which housed both monks and nuns<ref name="britannica.com"/>. She was instrumental in spreading Christianity in Ireland and establishing a center for learning and art<ref name="smithsonianmag.com">www.smithsonianmag.com</ref>. | ||
=== Death === | === Death === | ||
She died around 525 in Kildare of natural causes<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | She died around 525 in Kildare of natural causes<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. | ||
==Significant events== | ==Significant events== | ||
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==Patronage== | ==Patronage== | ||
St. Brigid is the patron saint of Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, newborn babies, poets, scholars, blacksmiths, and poultry farmers<ref name="learnreligions.com"/>. | St. Brigid is the patron saint of Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, newborn babies, poets, scholars, blacksmiths, and poultry farmers<ref name="learnreligions.com">www.learnreligions.com</ref>. | ||
==Feast day== | ==Feast day== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=453 Catholic Online article on St. Brigid]<ref name="catholic.org"/> | ||
* [ | * [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Brigit-of-Ireland Britannica's biography on St. Brigid]<ref name="britannica.com"/> | ||
* [ | * [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02784b.htm New Advent's Catholic Encyclopedia entry on St. Brigid]<ref name="newadvent.org"/> | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:44, 7 February 2025
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| Saint | St. Brigid of Ireland |
| Stage | Saint |
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| Birthplace | Faughart, near Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland |
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| Death Place | Kildare, Ireland |
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| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Notable Location 1 | Kildare Abbey, Kildare, Ireland |
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| Notable Location 2 | Clara, County Offaly, Ireland |
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| Canonized | Yes |
| Canonization Date | Not formally canonized by modern standards; recognized since the early Church |
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| Miracle 1 | Her cloak miraculously expanded to cover land for her monastery |
| Miracle 2 | Turning water into beer for the poor |
| Miracle 3 | Restoring a blind nun's sight |
| Feast Day | February 1 |
| Profession | Nun, Abbess |
| Religious Affiliation | |
| Patronage | Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, newborn babies, poets, scholars, blacksmiths, and poultry farmers |
| Attributes | Crosier, lamp, flame, cow, and Saint Brigid's cross |
| Primary Shrine | St. Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare, Ireland |
| Additional Veneration | Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church |
St. Brigid of Ireland, known as the "Mary of the Gael," was born around 451 to a pagan chieftain and a Christian slave[1]. She is celebrated for her profound faith, charity, and the establishment of one of Ireland's earliest monastic foundations at Kildare[2]. Her life was marked by numerous miracles, including the expansion of her cloak to secure land for her monastery, and she is revered not only as a saint but also as a symbol of Ireland's Christian heritage[3].
Biography
Birth
St. Brigid was born around 451 in Faughart, near Dundalk, in what is now County Louth, Ireland[4].
Early Life
Raised in a society divided between Christianity and paganism, Brigid's early life was marked by her generosity and piety, traits she inherited from her Christian mother, Brocca[1].
Occupation
Before her religious vocation, Brigid was involved in domestic work, often giving away her family's provisions to the needy[5].
Vocation
Brigid became a nun and founded the famous double monastery at Kildare, which housed both monks and nuns[2]. She was instrumental in spreading Christianity in Ireland and establishing a center for learning and art[6].
Death
She died around 525 in Kildare of natural causes[7].
Significant events
- Founded Kildare Abbey in approximately 470, which became a center for religion, learning, and art[2].
- Established a school of art, including metalwork and illumination[6].
- Known for her miracles, including the miracle of the cloak, which secured land for her monastery[3].
Death
St. Brigid of Ireland died peacefully in Kildare, surrounded by her community[7].
Canonization
Servant of God
St. Brigid was not formally recognized as a Servant of God through modern canonization processes since she lived before such procedures were established[7].
Venerable
Not applicable; recognized as a saint by tradition[7].
Beatification
Not formally beatified; recognized as a saint by the early Church[7].
Canonization
Canonized by tradition rather than formal decree, as she predates the modern canonization process[7].
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
Not applicable for formal beatification, but her miracles, like the cloak expanding to cover land, are well-documented in hagiography[3].
Miracle for canonization
Not applicable; her sainthood is based on tradition and early Church recognition[7].
Other notable miracles
- Turning water into beer for the poor[5]. - Healing miracles, including restoring sight to a blind nun[5].
Patronage
St. Brigid is the patron saint of Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, newborn babies, poets, scholars, blacksmiths, and poultry farmers[8].
Feast day
February 1st is St. Brigid's Feast Day, coinciding with the traditional festival of Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring[7].
Veneration
St. Brigid is venerated through various practices in Ireland, including the creation of St. Brigid's crosses made from reeds[4]. Her relics are primarily kept in Kildare and also in Portugal, where part of her skull is preserved[1]. She is celebrated for her compassion and is a central figure in Irish folklore and Christianity[6].
Books
Written about the saint
- No specific modern books were listed in the provided information, but there are numerous hagiographies and legends[1].
Written by the saint
- St. Brigid did not write any known works[1].
External links
- Catholic Online article on St. Brigid[7]
- Britannica's biography on St. Brigid[2]
- New Advent's Catholic Encyclopedia entry on St. Brigid[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 en.wikipedia.org
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 www.britannica.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 www.catholicsaintmedals.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 www.ireland-information.com
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 www.newadvent.org
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 www.smithsonianmag.com
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 www.catholic.org
- ↑ www.learnreligions.com