Saint Brigid Ornament

Our exclusive Saint Brigid's Ornament is wonderful accent for any Christmas tree. This Saint Brigid's cross Christmas ornament will bring Irish blessings to your home during the holiday season. St. Brigid's cross is a 1500 year-old design that is believed to protect the household and invoke the blessing of the Ireland's saints. Brig was the great pagan goddess of Ireland.

Saint Brigid of Ireland....Born the daughter of a powerful Irish Chieftain St. Brigid became a nun completely devoted to relieving the misery and hardship of the poor. The traditional woven cross is said to have originated during a visit St. Brigid made to a dying Chieftain in which she wove it from rushes on the floor to show the significance of Christian faith. The woven rush cross has become synonymous with St. Brigid and is traditionally hung in the doorway of many Irish homes. It is said that it will bless and bring luck to every person who crosses the threshold.