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 (PDF version)
• St. Brigid the Abbess of Kildare in Ireland from Orthodoxy for Kids
• Introduction to Monasticism from the OCA
• 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
• Saints of Ireland coloring book from Potamitis Publishing

Gifts

• St. Brigid Snuggly Saint Doll from Draw Near Designs Marketplace
• St. Brigid's Cross pin from The Cross Stitcher
• St. Brigid felt softie from Saintly Silver

Books

• The Life of Saint Brigid: Abbess of Kildare by Jane G. Meyer (read aloud on "Under the Grapevine")
• Brigid's Cloak by Bryce Milligan
• Brigid and the Butter by Pamela Love
• St. Brigid and the Cows by Eva K. Betz

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