St. Cera of Kilkeary: A Seventh-Century Irish Abbess and Monastic Founder Saint Cera of Kilkeary also known by as Chera, Chier, Ciara, Cyra, Keira, Kiara, Cier, and Ciar is a significant yet historically obscured figure in seventh-century Irish monastic Christianity. Born into the royal lineage of Irish kings and driven by extraordinary spiritual devotion, she […]
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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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Early Life Its of Kileedy – 28th January The name Ita means “thirst for holiness,” reflecting a life lived in accordance with our Lord’s teachings, echoing “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Ita’s zeal for Christ transformed Ireland’s monastic landscape, fostering many great saints, earning her the nickname “The foster mother of
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