Brigit’s name day is February 1, the feast of Brigid of Ireland.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on February 14 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on February 1.
The saint behind the name
Brigid of Ireland
February 1, Holy Woman, Βριγίτα της Ιρλανδίας
St. Brigid was born in Ireland in the fifth century and from childhood was known for her generosity to the poor. She received the monastic veil and founded the great monastery of Kildare, which became a centre of learning and charity.
Also celebrating on February 1
These names share the feast, many of them other forms of the same name:
What to say on a name day
The Greek wish is Χρόνια Πολλά (Chronia Polla), “many years.” A call or a short message on the day is what people remember. See name day wishes you can send and what a name day is.
The calendar, on your phone each morning
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