Tag Archives: Celtic Abbesses

Celts to the Crèche: St. Gertrude of Nivelles

  Celts to the Crèche: Day 38 December 22 St. Gertrude of Nivelles About 626-March 17, 659 On this 38th day of our pilgrimage to the crèche, we meet St. Gertrude (Gertrudis) of Nivelles. She and her mother Itta established … Continue reading

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Celts to the Creche: Abbesses Beatrice and Anna of Iona Nunnery

Celts to the Crèche Day 22 December 6 Abbesses Beatrice (Bethóc) and Anna of Iona Nunnery   On this 22nd day of our 40 day journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet two influential and courageous Abbesses of Iona. … Continue reading

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Celts to the Crèche: St. Brigid of Kildare

Celts to the Crèche Day 5 November 19 St. Brigid of Kildare c 452-523/525 AD On this 5th day of Advent on our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet Saint Brigid/Brigit, Bridget, Bride, an early Irish saint who … Continue reading

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