Saint Brigid was born in 543, and raised in Count Louth, Ireland. Her feast day is February the first. She dedicated her life to God. When Brigid was born her mother was sold to a slave owner. When Brigid was old enough she left her mother to go live with her father.
             Brigid was a beautiful young woman who wanted to become a nun. Many men wanted to marry her so she asked God to make her ugly. Once she became a nun God made her beautiful again. She built convent schools and started hospitals. Brigid liked working with dairy animals. She took care of the cattle that were at her convent.
             She is best known for her concern for the poor, caring for the hungry, and always giving to those who are in need. Brigid started the first monastery for women. It soon became a monastery for both men and women.
             Brigid died on February 1, 525. My saint is considered a patron saint. She is the patron saint of sailors, Ireland, and babies.
             She died at Kildare from natural causes. She is buried next to Saint Patrick and Saint Columbia in Downpatrick, Ireland.
             Brigid is known as "Mary of the Geal," and the other "Irish Saint." I think Brigid has many gifts from the Holy Spirit such as wisdom, courage, and knowledge. I chose Brigid because I liked the fact that she dedicated her life to God and helped the poor as much as she could. She also travled all around the world to help the hungry.
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