St Brigid's Cross - Co Kildare - Irelandby Colleen2012
SAINT BRIGID’S CROSS Saint Brigid, or to be really correct Saint Brigid of Kildare, is a saint of many names: Brigid of Ireland, Brigit, Bridget, Bridgit, Bríd, Bride, Naomh Bhríde or „Mary of the Gaels“. Living from 451 to 525 (it is said), she was an Irish nun, abbess, founder of several convents, held the rank of bishop and generally venerated as a saint. She became known for her generosity and charity: Never refusing any poor who came knocking at the door. As one of Ireland’s patron saints, she ranks only behind Saint Patrick himself in importance. Her feast day is TODAY February 1st, also the first day of spring in Ireland.
According to legend, Brigid made a cross from rushes for a dying man she was keen to convert. Though the origins of this story are unknown, even today many households in Ireland have a Saint Brigid’s Cross in honour of the saint. It is said that hanging the cross from the ceiling or the roof itself is a sure safe way to preserve the home from fire.
Took this photo in Co Kildare recently where the cross is cut out in grass on an embankment at the side of the road.
That was quick Julie, i only just uploaded it. So glad you like the photo, and would you believe it is St Brigids Feast Day today in Ireland, Wednesday 1st February 2012.
WO, THANK YOU Francis, for approving my work here in your lovely group INSPIRED ART GROUP. I am thrilled to hear and see this good news. Cool Banner. Colleen2012
OOPS sorry Colleen misread the banner :-((,however I am sure this will be featured lots ;-)
LOL Aw never mind David. You’re just like me – A DREAMER! lol Thanks for stopping to take a look. Hey David you should take a peek at my ‘IMAGINE’ in my portfolio – you might enjoy it. Cheers David
“God bless the poor, God bless the sick, God bless our human race; God bless our food, God bless our drink And our homes, O God, embrace” St. Brigid’s Blessing. {St. Brigid of Kildare, 6th Century}
A wonderful capture!!!!! Bill
Thank you so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. It’s lovely to see how a simple thing can mean a lot! Colleen2012
How neat Colleen with a really wonderful story behind it. So very interesting. :)
O thank you Kathy, for taking both the time and trouble to read up on the history of St Brigid’s Cross and to write such a warm and loving comment. Saint Brigid – my mother’s patron saint and the name she took for her confirmation when she would have been 12 yrs old perhaps. Coincidentally, and the thought only strikes me as I type to you, but the primary school we attended from 4yrs of age to 12yrs was also called “St Brigid’s School” too. Wonder was that a reason Mam sent us there. Won’t ever really know now. The name Brigid always holds a special place in my heart anyway. Glad you enjoyed the photo. Love Colleen2012
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Superbly captured Colleen.
That was quick Julie, i only just uploaded it. So glad you like the photo, and would you believe it is St Brigids Feast Day today in Ireland, Wednesday 1st February 2012.
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Wonderful work!
Many thanks Ana for stopping by and for your kind remarks. Colleen2012
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WO, THANK YOU Francis, for approving my work here in your lovely group INSPIRED ART GROUP. I am thrilled to hear and see this good news. Cool Banner. Colleen2012
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Congratulations on the feature Colleen
Thank you so much David. Just about to Bmail you. Colleen2012
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OOPS sorry Colleen misread the banner :-((,however I am sure this will be featured lots ;-)
LOL
Aw never mind David. You’re just like me – A DREAMER! lol
Thanks for stopping to take a look.
Hey David you should take a peek at my ‘IMAGINE’ in my portfolio – you might enjoy it.
Cheers David
– Colleen2012
this is wonderful!!!
Thank you so much Guendalyn for that lovely comment. It really is a work of art – the cross itself. Colleen2012
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Fantastic work!
Thank you for your lovely comment Rajeev. COLLEEN2012
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“God bless the poor,
God bless the sick,
God bless our human race;
God bless our food,
God bless our drink
And our homes,
O God, embrace”
St. Brigid’s Blessing.
{St. Brigid of Kildare, 6th Century}
A wonderful capture!!!!! Bill
Thank you so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. It’s lovely to see how a simple thing can mean a lot!
Colleen2012
– Colleen2012
How neat Colleen with a really wonderful story behind it. So very interesting. :)
O thank you Kathy, for taking both the time and trouble to read up on the history of St Brigid’s Cross and to write such a warm and loving comment.
Saint Brigid – my mother’s patron saint and the name she took for her confirmation when she would have been 12 yrs old perhaps. Coincidentally, and the thought only strikes me as I type to you, but the primary school we attended from 4yrs of age to 12yrs was also called “St Brigid’s School” too.
Wonder was that a reason Mam sent us there. Won’t ever really know now. The name Brigid always holds a special place in my heart anyway.
Glad you enjoyed the photo.
Love Colleen2012
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nice find and very interesting info!
Thanks Esther, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the lovely comment too. Love Colleen2012
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