Saint Brigid
Saint Brigid is a name shared by several saints in the Catholic and Celtic traditions. The most prominent are Saint Brigid of Ireland (Brigid of Kildare, c. 451–524 AD) and Saint Bridget of Sweden (Birgitta of Sweden, 1303–1373 AD), though numerous other saints of this name are venerated in the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions.
Principal saints named Brigid
Saint Brigid of Ireland (Brigid of Kildare)
Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–524 AD) is one of the three patron saints of Ireland, alongside Saints Patrick and Columba. She founded the great double monastery of Kildare, is associated with the perpetual fire and with Brigid's Cross, and is venerated on February 1—the ancient feast of Imbolc. For her full life see the main article Saint Brigid of Ireland.
Saint Bridget of Sweden (Birgitta of Korsholm)
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303–1373 AD) was a Swedish mystic, foundress of the Bridgettine Order, and patron of Europe. She is sometimes listed as "Saint Brigid of Sweden" in sources following the older anglicization of her name. She is venerated on July 23 (feast) in the Roman Catholic Church. Her Revelations are among the most widely read mystical texts of the late medieval period.
Other saints named Brigid
Various minor saints of this name are venerated locally in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. These include Brigid of Abernethy (Scotland) and various holy women whose veneration overlaps with that of the great Brigid of Kildare.
Stored in Cargo: Saint Brigid
| Saint Brigid | |
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| Feast Day | February 1 (Ireland); July 23 (Sweden) |
| Profession | Abbess (Ireland); mystic and foundress (Sweden) |
| Rel. Affiliation | Celtic Church (Ireland); Bridgettine Order (Sweden) |
| Patronage | Ireland (co-patron, with Patrick and Columba); Europe (co-patron, with Sweden's Bridget); scholars; dairy workers; healers; mariners |
| Attributes | Flame; cow; Brigid's Cross (Ireland); book of Revelations; pilgrim's staff (Sweden) |
| Birthplace | Ireland or Sweden (depending on which saint) |
| Primary Shrine | Kildare, Ireland (Brigid of Ireland); Vadstena, Sweden (Bridget of Sweden) |
| Liturgical Class | Memorial (Ireland February 1); Feast (Sweden July 23) |
| Historic Class | February 1 |
Significant locations
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Birth location: None
Death location: None
Notable location: Principal monastery of Brigid of Ireland (Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland)
Notable location: Monastery founded by Bridget of Sweden; Vadstena Abbey (Vadstena, Östergötland, Sweden)
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Parishes
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| Parish | Diocese | City | AdministrativeSubdivision | Country | ParishWebsite |
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| St. Bridget of Ireland (Diocese of Arlington) | Diocese of Arlington | Berryville, VA | Virginia | United States | https://sbichurch.org |
| St. Brigid (Diocese of Metuchen) | Diocese of Metuchen | Bridgewater, NJ | New Jersey | United States | https://www.stbrigidchurch.org/ |
| St. Brigid (Diocese of Metuchen) | Diocese of Metuchen | Peapack, NJ | New Jersey | United States | http://www.sainteb.org/ |
| St. Brigid (Diocese of Rockville Centre) | Diocese of Rockville Centre | Massapequa Park, NY | New York | United States | https://www.stbrigidchurch.org/ |
| St. Brigid (Diocese of Rockville Centre) | Diocese of Rockville Centre | Westbury, NY | New York | United States | http://www.saintbrigid.net |
Media
| Media | Length | AuthorCreator |
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| February 1 Saint Brigid | Under 5 minutes | Breski1 |
| Prayer for Healing to Saint Brigid | Under 5 minutes | Catholic Saints |
| Prayer to St. Brigid | Under 5 minutes | Joy of Heaven |
| Saint Brigid of Ireland | Stories of Saints | #catholicsaints | 5–15 minutes | Saints and Angels TV |
| Story of Saint Brigid of Ireland | Saints and Angels TV | EP 49 | #SaintsandAngels#CatholicSaints | 5–15 minutes | Saints and Angels TV |
| The Life and Miracles of Saint Brigid | Story of Saint | #saints | 5–15 minutes | Saints and Angels TV |
| Saint Brigid of Ireland: The Saint of Charity | 30–60 minutes | Sanctus |
| The Life of Saint Brigid of Ireland | 15–30 minutes | Sanctus |
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Feast day
February 1 (Brigid of Ireland); July 23 (Bridget of Sweden)
Veneration
Saints named Brigid are venerated in the Roman Catholic Church on February 1 (Brigid of Ireland, Memorial) and July 23 (Bridget of Sweden, Feast). Both are co-patrons of Europe.
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