St. Brigid (Noun)
Meaning
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- St. Brigid was revered for her unwavering compassion and charitable nature throughout Ireland.
- Legend states that St. Brigid created the first St. Brigid's Cross from a reed or rushes in the hope of explaining the significance of Christ to a pagan Irishman.
- On her feast day, Irish children would create the cross to hang in their homes and wear on their lapels as a tribute to St. Brigid.
- Her incredible contributions led to the creation of multiple schools of art that honored the teachings and miracles of St. Brigid.
- Scholars suggest St. Brigid also drew much attention due to the intriguing association of Kildare and St. Brigid as part saintly inheritance, and sacred relic within this timeframe.