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St. Brigid (Bridget, or Bríd in Gaelic), celebrated February 1 NS/14 OS, is one of the most important saints in Ireland. Also known as "Mary of the Gael," she was a contemporary of St. Patrick and renowned for her devotion to God and kindness to the poor. We have gathered some resources to help you observe her feast with your family.

Resources

• Life of Venerable Brigid of Ireland from the OCA
• St. Brigid the Abbess of Kildare in Ireland from Orthodoxy for Kids
• The story of St. Brigid's Cloak from Charlotte Riggle
• St. Brigid of Ireland from Orthodox Road

Activities

• St. Brigid's Oaten Bread from Many Mercies
• St. Brigid's Cloak story and activities
• How to make a St. Brigid's Cross
• Irish Saints Printable from Draw Near Designs
• Celtic Saints icon coloring bundle from The Meek Sparrow
• Saints of Ireland coloring book from Potamitis Publishing

Books & Gifts

• The Life of Saint Brigid: Abbess of Kildare by Jane G. Meyer (read aloud on "Under the Grapevine")
• Islands of the Ocean: Stories from the Lives of the Celtic Saints from New Rome Press
• Brigid's Cloak by Bryce Milligan
• Brigid and the Butter by Pamela Love
• St. Brigid and the Cows by Eva K. Betz
• St. Brigid’s Cross sticker from Draw Near Designs
• St. Brigid Snuggly Saint Doll from Draw Near Designs
• St. Brigid, St. Elizabeth, and St. Barbara Quiet Book Kit from Draw Near Designs
• St. Brigid felt softie from Saintly Silver
• St. Brigid's Cross copper pendant
• St. Brigid's Cross wooden pendant
• St. Brigid's Cross brooch

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