The Life of St. Brigid of Ireland

Listen to the 7th century account of the Life of St. Brigid, Abbess and Wonderworker of Kildare, Ireland, by St. Cogitosus. St. Brigid was born in 451 and reposed in 525. Through her faithful protection and inspiration, she is regarded as one of the three patron Saints of Ireland, alongside St. Patrick and St. Columba. In this reading you will learn of her beginnings, a few of her miracles, her repose, and her aid to her people after she departed to heaven.She is commemorated today, February 1st.Holy Mother Brigid, pray to God for us!This reading is selected excerpts of the original text. The reader has not summarized but merely selected specific sections for this work, leaving more to be discovered by the listener. The complete text of this reading is found here:https://www.obsidianmagazine.com/Daug...“Hymning thy struggles and celebrating thy commemoration with splendor, O Brigid, with all our soul we magnify thee as one who planted the right Faith in the lands of the West.”-From the Service to St. Brigid. Find the text here: http://www.orthodoxengland.org.uk/oe4...This channel is dedicated to sharing the prayers, hymns, teachings, and service texts of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Glory to Jesus Christ!