Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Land of Saints and Scholars



As those of you who read this month's read aloud, St. Patrick and the Peddler, found out, Ireland is also known as "The Land of Saints and Scholars."

Here's why ...
St. Brigid
St. Brigid - Patron saint of Ireland, poets, babies, midwives, and blacksmiths - Feast Day  - February 1st
St. Brendan - Patron Saint of boatmen, sailors, travelers, and whales - Feast Day - May 16
St. Ita - Teacher of St. Brendan - Feast Day - January 15

St. Kevin
St. Kevin - Patron Saint of Blackbirds - Feast day - June 3rd


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