Who or what is Saint Andrew the patron saint of?
Saint Andrew is the patron of Fishermen and Scotland, the first Apostle. Meanings, definition and origins - a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron for intercession on their behalf.

The Story and History of Saint Andrew
The story and history of Saint Andrew. Saint Andrew was born at Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee. St. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was first a follower of John the Baptist and became the first apostle of Jesus. He spread Christianity in Greece and the Far East. St Andrew was Martyred on an x-shaped cross and was reputed to have preached for two days from it.

Death of Saint Andrew
There are two categories of saints: martyrs and confessors. A Christian martyr is regarded as one who is put to death for his Christian faith or convictions. Confessors are people who died natural deaths. Date of Death: Saint Andrew died in 70. Cause of Death: Crucified.

Why is Saint Andrew the patron of Scotland and of Fishermen?
Why is Saint Andrew is the patron of Fishermen? His original occupation was that of a fisherman. St. Andrew is the patron of Scotland, because his bones were brought from Patras, a town in the Peloponnesus, and interred in the cathedral of what is now St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland in the fourth century.

Prayer to St. Andrew

O Glorious St. Andrew, you were the first to recognize and follow the Lamb of God. With your friend St. John you remained with Jesus for that first day, for your entire life, and now throughout eternity. As you led your brother St. Peter to Christ and many others after him, draw us also to him. Teach us to lead others to Christ solely out of love for him and dedication in his service. Help us to learn the lesson of the Cross and to carry our daily crosses without complaint so that they may carry us to Jesus.

Feast Day: 30th November

The Story of St Andrew

Who or what is Saint Bridget the patron saint of?
Saint Bridget, or St Bride as she is also known is the female patron of Ireland and Fallen Women. Meanings, definition and origins - a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron for intercession on their behalf.

The Story and History of Saint Bridget
The story and history of Saint Bridget. The daughter of Dubhthach, a pagan chieftain of Leinster, and Brocca, a Christian Pict who had been baptized by Saint Patrick who inspired her. Bridget grew to be a beautiful daughter and converted to the Christian faith of her mother. She renounced her beauty, and prayed to become ugly, so that she would not attract so many suitors leading to a forced marriage. She insisted on giving all her possessions to the poor and eventually Dubhthach, her father, realized that perhaps her disposition was best suited to the life of a nun. She became the founder of the first community of religious women in Ireland.

Death of Saint Bridget
There are two categories of saints: martyrs and confessors. A Christian martyr is regarded as one who is put to death for his Christian faith or convictions. Confessors are people who died natural deaths. Date of Death: Saint Bridget died in A.D. 525. Cause of Death: Natural Causes.

Why is Saint Bridget the patron of Ireland and Fallen Women?
Why is Saint Bridget is the patron of Ireland and Fallen Women? She is a Patron Saint of Ireland because she was the founder of the first community of religious women in Ireland. St. Bridget is also regarded as the patroness of fallen women, not because she was at any time of her life unchaste, but from the fact that the palace belonging to King Henry VIII situated in Bridewell, (Bridewell means beside the well of St. Bride or Bridget) was converted into a House of Correction for refractory females.

Prayer to Saint Brigid

Saint Brigid
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope to the downcast.
May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious,
and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world.
Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made.
Brigid you were a voice for the wounded and the weary.
Strengthen what is weak within us.
Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens.
May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind, body and spirit.
Amen

Feast Day: 1st February