Writing lives of saints hagiography from Greek hagios saint constitutes an important part of early Irish writing.

Celtic female saints names. Brigid is celebrated for her generosity to the poor. Briana BREE-a-na Feminine also can be Brian. Eithne from Leinster was a 5th century saint who happened upon St.

There are two lives of Saint Patrick in The Book of Armagh and there is a life of St. Lives were written of the two foremost male and female Irish saints. Information about Celtic women saints is sadly somewhat sparse with the notable exception of St Bridget of Kildare in Ireland.

GERMANUS MAC GUILL Bishop Confessor - Image of the Saint. Aine means radiance and is the name of the Irish Celtic goddess of love fertility wealth summer and sovereignty. Irish Female Saints Names.

Many lost their lives in defense of the faith while others were themselves the mothers of important saints. Brigid late 5th early 6th century Vita Brigitae by the Kildare monk Cogitosus. All three saints had far-reaching cults although they were composed in different centuries and in different manners.

53 rows Gilian is a Celtic Galeic female name and means Youthful mostly used in English speaking. The Celtic world helped to introduce hagiography the study of the lives of saints. Olwen Celtic The golden sun goddess who survived thirteen different trials to win her true love.

Rhiannon Welsh One of the Celtic Goddesses of fertility the moon night and death. Discover the meaning and popularity of Scottish girls names. Many were also honored for their contributions to the Church and their community.