St. Brigid Day: Ireland’s ancient tradition of celebrating female power
St. Brigid's Day, celebrated on February 1st, honors both the Christian saint and the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid. It marks ...
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How Ireland used to celebrate St Brigid's Day in the past
The real St Brigid of Kildare was said to have explained the concept of Christianity to an Irish king by taking rushes from his floor and weaving a cross. The cross is an ancient design of simple ...
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Fr Pady Byrne: St Brigid of Ireland – a woman for our times
Snowdrops, emerging from the winter soil. I'm absolutely delighted that on Monday 6 February, Ireland celebrates a national holiday attributed to an iconic and important lady – St Brigid of Kildare. I ...