Wow! Thanks for all the fascinating info. I was taught by Brigidine nuns for 12 years, but we never knew a thing about Brigid, either the Saint or the Goddess. Our school crest had the St B cross on it, and our school song went something like:

Far above enthroned in glory
Sweetest saint of Erin's isle
See thy children kneel before thee,
Turn on us a mother's smile

Sweet St Brigid, Erin's children
Far and near on land and sea
Mid the world and in the cloister
Fondly turn with love to thee

Sweet St Brigid soothe the mourner
Shield the weary tempted soul
Sweet St Brigid guide thy children
To their bright and happy home.

There was also a verse about St B being the 'spouse of Jesus' but it has (thankfully!) eluded me! I wish we'd been taught the Steeleye Span song instead!

Callie

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