February 1st, 2008
St. Brigid’s Day
February 1 is St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland. St. Brigid, who lived in Ireland during the 5th and 6th centuries, is one of three patron saints of Ireland (with St. Patrick and St. Columba). She is also the patron saint of babies, blacksmiths, boatmen, cattle, dairymen, fugitives, travelers, nuns, poets, sailors, and scholars. (busy […]
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