02/01/2026
Saint Brigid of Kildare (c. 451–525) was a foundational Irish Christian abbess, monastic founder, and one of Ireland's three primary patron saints. She established the influential Kildare monastery (Cill Dara) and a, school of art, forming a major center of faith and learning. Known for her compassion for the poor and pioneering role in Irish Christianity, her feast day is February 1.