Tag Archives: Celts to the Creche

Celts to the Crèche: St. Brigid of Kildare

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Brenda

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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Celts to the Creche: St. Columbanus

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 8 November 22 St. Columbanus c543 AD-November 21, 615 AD On this 8th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, let us visit with St. Columbanus, one of the early Irish monks … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Fursey

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 10 November 24 St. Fursey c597-January 16, 649 AD On our 10th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Fursey (Fursa, Fursei, Furseus) who was the first recorded Irish missionary … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Theodechilde of Jouarre

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Brenda

Theodechilde with her church in her left hand and her staff in her right hand. Both of these symbols denoting her being the spiritual head of this Abbey. Celts to the Crèche: Day 36 December 20 Abbess Theodechilde of Jouarre … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Werburga of Chester

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Brenda

Icon of St. Werburga of Chester from the parish of St Elisabeth the New Martyr, Wallasey Celts to the Crèche Abbess Werburga of Chester c 630-February 3, 699 AD On this 32nd day of our journey with the Celts to … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 6 November 20 St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne c634-March 20, 687 AD On this 6th day of our Advent pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we join St. Cuthbert who was the much loved 7thc. Bishop of … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Non of Wales

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 31 December 15 St. Non of Wales Died about March 2, 589AD On this 31st day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Non, whose name means “nun.” She … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Columba of Iona

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Brenda

Stained Glass in Iona Abbey of St. Columba (Columcille) of Iona. photo by Harvey Warren Celts to the Crèche Day 4 November 18 St. Columba of Iona 7 December 521 – 9 June 597 On the 4th day our … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Hilda of Whitby

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 2 November 16 St. Hilda of Whitby 613/614-November 17, 680 AD On this 2nd day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we journey with ST. HILDA (Hild) OF WHITBY.The name Hild means “warrior.” She was … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Aidan of Lindisfarne

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Brenda

St. Aidan of Lindisfarne statue near St. Mary’s Church, Lindisfarne. photo Dig Ventures … Continue reading →

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