St. Brigid's Cross | 9.5" x 9.5" x 1" | Made in Ireland | All Handcrafted, All Natural Saint Brigid's Cross | Mounted On Unique Irish Scenic History Card

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Please see below some resources for the Feast of Saint Brigid. Video: How to make a Saint Brigid’s Cross

Brigid dedicated her life to prayer and service – bring many more women to give their lives to the dedicated service and holiness of religious life. Saint Brigid’s Cross is an iconic symbol associated with Saint Brigid’s Day that has endured over the centuries. Followers of the ancient Celtic traditions in Ireland believe that the cross was associated with the pagan festival Imbolg, which signaled the end of winter and the beginning of spring.Traditionally, before Saint Brigid's Day these crosses are made in schools, communities and private home across Ireland, before they are brought to the church on 1 February to be blessed. It is also thought that Brighid is a protector of newborn children as there are stories that tell of how she leans over the cradle of every child. This story alone connects this pagan goddess to the Christian saint. Who Was St Brigid? Many ancient Irish festivals featured divinations of some sort and St Brigid’s was no exception, and people tried to foretell the weather and predict marriage. Any excess rushes were woven into little ladders or wheels, and were placed under pillows so that the single might dream of their future spouses on St Brigid’s night.

But the most famous miracle attributed to Saint Brigid, and the one most-often told on Lá Fhéile Bríd, is how she secured the land for which she went on to build a convent. The famous cross synonymous with the saint is usually made from rushes – a grass-like plant found in Ireland. The most famous of these traditions are the making of the Saint Brigid's Cross, a unique cross made from fresh rushes or reeds which children are taught how to make in school. So, who is Saint Brigid, and what’s all this about St Brigid’s Cross? Here, we delve into this cultural icon and discover what all the fuss is about.Unlike traditional crosses, this one has a square centerpiece with four radials that are woven together in a crisscross pattern, with each end tied with a string. This belief reflects the spiritual power of the cross, as it is similarly stated in this ancient blessing of a cross found in the Roman Ritual. Lord Jesus Christ, bless + this cross by which you snatched the world from Satan’s grasp, and on which you overcame by your suffering the tempter to sin, who rejoiced in the first man’s fall in eating of the forbidden tree. May this cross be hallowed in the name of the Father, + and of the Son, + and of the Holy + Spirit; and may all who kneel and pray before this cross in honor of our Lord find health in body and soul; through Christ our Lord. Although these stories are likely to be the product of imagination, they all centre around the healing abilities she was thought to possess and was another reason why she was given sainthood after her death. You may be asking, how did the cross get it’s name? Brigid was one of Ireland’s three patron saints. Born in Dundalk in 450 AD, St. Brigid is said to have created the first unique cross which now bears her name. Additionally, she was an early Irish Christian nun, abbess and the founder of the Irish monastery in County Kildare. Browse beautiful St. Brigid’s Crosses at Blarney.com! St. Brigid’s Day

Many people still make new crosses to place in their homes on the 1st of February. Many churches will also craft this cross design to hand out to their congregation during Saint Brigid’s Mass. What Is St Brigid The Patron Saint Of? Thanks for reading, and if you are interested in learning about more Celtic Symbols, read the main article here. Founded in 2016, the Herstory movement tells the stories of modern, historic and mythic women. Our mission is to give the public authentic female role models and a game-changing education programme, inspiring countries around the world to start their own Herstory movements. Yes, St Brigid is still celebrated all over Ireland, although not with quite as much enthusiasm as before. It must be noted that there is a genuine debate over whether St. Brigid was, in fact, a real person. This is because she bears the same name and characteristics of the Celtic goddess, Brigid – an icon of pre-Chrisitan, pagan Ireland.The weaving of the St. Brigid’s cross is a beautiful tradition, one that is hinged on the saving action performed by Jesus Christ on Mount Calvary. A standard format for St Brigid’s Cross is four arms tied at the centre with a woven square. However, three-armed St Brigid’s Cross’ have also been seen throughout history. I think the smaller ones were a little easier to handle because it was easier to keep the pieces of pipe cleaner straight. Once you get the hang of it with pipe cleaners, give the raffia a try! I used about 3 strands of raffia at a time. The directions I found said to soak the raffia in warm water before beginning, but I skipped that step and it seemed to work just fine. Shiel, Tom (31 January 2022). "St Brigid's crosses donated by public in 1940s go on display". The Irish Times.