Icon: St. Brigid

St. Brigid, second only to St. Patrick as Ireland's patron, is venerated for her spiritual leadership and miraculous works. This 8"x10" icon depicts her holding the rush cross she wove to instruct pagans and the sacred fire that burned at her convent for centuries. Born in 5th-century Ireland to a chieftain father and enslaved mother, Brigid founded Ireland's first double monastery at Kildare around 470, establishing a renowned center of learning and art. Her illuminated manuscripts, particularly the Book of Kildare, became celebrated throughout Christendom. Canonized as patroness of midwives and Ireland, her feast day is February 1st. A meaningful devotional image for those honoring this influential saint.