St. Brigid of Ireland Patron Saint Medal – Oval – 18 Inch Chain

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$39.99

  • Saint Brigid oval medal pendant
  • Solid .925 sterling silver
  • Detail depicts her with a book and staff wearing nun’s clothing.
  • Saint Brigid is the Patron Saint of babies, and blacksmiths.
  • Medal is die struck
  • Hand polished and engraved by skilled New England craftsmen
  • Dimensions: 0.9″ x 0.6″ (22mm x 14mm)
  • Weight of medal: 1.9 grams
  • 18″ 316 Surgical stainless steel curb chain
  • Made in USA
  • Deluxe velvet gift box

Saint Brigid of Ireland was an Irish abbess, founder of monasteries, and one of Ireland’s patron saints. She was born in Faughart, Ireland, in c. 451. Brigid was a gifted leader and organizer. She founded several monasteries, including the monastery of Kildare, which became a center of learning and culture. Brigid died in Kildare, Ireland, in c. 525. She is the patron saint of Ireland, dairy maids, and poets.

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