Nun
Saint Brigid of Kildare
Saint Brigid founded monasteries in Ireland and is known for her charity and miracles. She is one of Ireland's patron saints.
Patron saint of
Ireland, Dairy workers, Infants
- Feast
- February 1
- Era
- 6th Century
- Place
- Kildare
At a Glance
Saint Brigid of Kildare
- Feast Day
- February 1
- Era
- 6th Century
- Primary Place
- Kildare
- Vocation
- Nun
- Patronage
- Ireland, Dairy workers, Infants
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Overview
Saint Brigid of Kildare
Saint Brigid founded monasteries in Ireland and is known for her charity and miracles. She is one of Ireland's patron saints.
Feast day: February 1
Patronage
Ireland, Dairy workers, Infants
Connected Places
- Kildare, Ireland: Her monastery
- Downpatrick, Ireland: Her relics with Patrick
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Kindred Saints
A few lives that echo Saint Brigid of Kildare's witness through place, patronage, era, or courage.