St. Brigid of Ireland Comments

Brigid was probably born at Faughart near Dundalk, Louth, Ireland. Her parents were baptized by St. Patrick, with whom she developed a close friendship. According to legend, her father was Dubhthach, an Irish chieftain of Lienster, and her mother, Brocca, was a slave at his court. Even as a young girl she evinced an interest for a religious life and took the veil in her youth from St. Macaille at Croghan and probably was professed by St. Mel of ... Continue Reading

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lit
3 years ago
i love her
Ellie L
3 years ago
This is awesome! St Brigid is an inspiration. I am being confirmed at the end of the school holidays and all my friends are choosing saints like Mother Teresa and Mary Mackillop. St Brigid is really unique.
ann bridge
3 years ago
I am being Confirmed on Sunday 31st May and I am very proud to be taking the name of St Brigid. I would love to travel to Irealand to visit her Grave and learn more about her. 25 5 09
Molly <3
4 years ago
This is great! She was a true inspiration and she's Irish! I guess there are many reasons she is the name I'm choosing for Confirmation. I can't wait to learn more about here!
alicia b
4 years ago
just what i need in helping me find a saint for conformation and that her feast day is on my birthday makes it even better
bridget<3
4 years ago
thank you! finally a saint that's feast day is actually posted! i wish we could learn more though!
JCLuvR
4 years ago
love this website. it gave me everything i needed to know!!
adella sanderson
4 years ago
Love It!!!
adella sanderson
4 years ago
This is a very nice website!!!
azzir
4 years ago
nice!!!
and dami q natutunan!!
thankssssssss......
KAD
4 years ago
God Bless and prayers for my husband and family.
Thank you

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