St. Brigid of Kildare
St. Brigid of Kildare: Patroness of Ireland and Pioneer of Female Monasticism Saint Brigid of Kildare (c. 451–525), known in Irish as Naomh Bríd, stands among the most prominent and consequential figures in early medieval Irish Christianity. One of Ireland’s three national patron saints alongside Patrick and Columcille (Columba), she is venerated as a healer, […]
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Hearth Keeper Prayer Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us,Lady of the Lambs, protect us,Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us. Beneath your mantle, gather us,And restore us to memory.Mothers of our mother, Foremothers strong. Guide our hands in yours,Remind us how to kindle the hearth.To keep it bright, to preserve the flame.Your hands upon ours, Our
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Kontakion 1 O Holy maiden Brigid, font of divine truth, daughter of slave and king, warrior for Christ, who through the grace of God attained the summit of virtue. You now bestow blessings upon those who come to you with faith. O holy virgin of Kildare, intercede with Christ our God, that He may have
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