Saint of the Day – February 1 – Saint Bridgid, Abbess and Patroness of Ireland

Saint Bridgid – Born: 453 (perhaps 451)
Died: 523

Patronage:
babies; blacksmiths; boatmen; cattle; chicken farmers;
children whose parents are not married; dairymaids;
dairy workers; fugitives; infants; Ireland; Leinster, Ireland;
mariners; midwives; milk maids; newborn babies; nuns;
poets; poultry farmers; poultry raisers; printing presses;
sailors; scholars; travelers; watermen