There are numerous writings that attest to the cult of St. Bridget in Ireland, but there are not so many proven facts about her life. According to history, she was born in the 5th century in Faughart, near Dunkalk, at a time when the evangelization of Europe was taking place, and from an early age she consecrated herself to God and was chosen by Him. She went to account that her mother would send her to collect the butter that the women made from the milk of the cows, and she would give it to the poor.
Very little is known about the great religious foundation at Kill-dara (the oak temple) and its rule. It is supposed to have been a 'double monastery', i.e. it included both men and women, as was common practice among the Celts. It is quite possible that St. Bridget presided over both communities. To this Irish saint are attributed to numerous miracles, such as restoring sight to blind people, quenching plagues, multiplying food, and even turning water into beer to quench thirst in some religious celebration. She is also known as the patron saint of milkmen.
Santa Brígida has been represented in the art with the church of Kildare in flames. Thanks to it, the paganism of the place was replaced by the fire of Christ's Passover. The image of the oak is linked to that of the burning bush, because it is near the tabernacle. The Virgin who generates the body of Christ is the burning bush, the Church is this burning bush.
