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Sarah Costley and Charles Kightly wrote in "A Celtic Book of Days" about Saint Gobnat who lived in Ballyvourney. They based their story on Sister Mary Donatus' book "Beasts and Birds in the Lives of the Early Irish Saints". Saint Gobnat was given a box of bees by Saint Modmnoc who brought them to Ireland from Wales. She had the box in her hands when a band of robbers approached. The saint asked them to forgo pillaging but they did not listen, so she opened the box and the bees escaped "until the air was brown with their bodies". The robber band fled. Saint Gobnat is also known as Saint Abigail.
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What is st. Abigail a patron saint of?
St. Abigail is the patron saint of bees and beekeepers. She is also called Gobnait and Deborah.
What were st Abigail miracles?
St. Abigail is not a widely recognized saint in Christian tradition. There are no specific miracles attributed to her. She is sometimes honored as a patron saint of bees and beekeepers, but she is not officially canonized in the Catholic Church.
What is St. Bernard the patron saint of?
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is the patron saint of: beekeepers bees Burgundy, France candlemakers chandlers Cistercian Order Cistercians Gibraltar Queens College, Cambridge, England Speyer Cathedral wax-melters wax refiners
What was Saint Elisabeth the Patron Saint of?
Saint Elisabeth of Hungary is the patron saint of bakers, beggars, brides, charities, homeless, hospitals, nursing, tertiaries, widows, and young brides. Her deep devotion to serving the poor and sick reflects her role as the patron saint of these marginalized groups.
Who was St Abigail?
Saint Abigail was an african abbess and disciple of Saint Abban, who placed her in charge of a convent that he founded in Ballyvourney, County Cork. A well there bears her name. She is known for her affinity for beekeeping- and is reputed to have sent a swarm a bees after a brigand, forcing him to return stolen cattle. Her Feast Day is celebrated locally and nationally on each February 11.
Why are bees associated with Saint Isidore?
Saint Isidore is associated with bees because of a legend that portrays bees as protecting him while he slept in the fields. It is said that the bees swarmed around him, landing on his face, but did not harm him, which was seen as a sign of his purity. This connection with bees has led to him being considered a patron saint of beekeepers and farmers.
What is the history of saint bernards?
It depends which Saint Bernard you are talking about. St. Bernard of Clarivaux is patron saint of beekeepers, bees, candlemakers, chandlers, Gibraltar, Queens College Cambridge, wax-melters, and wax refiners. (http://saints.sqpn.com/saintb08.htm) St. Bernard of Menthon is patron saint of the Alps, Alpinists, mountain climbers, mountaineers, skiers, and travelers in the mountains. (http://saints.sqpn.com/saintb23.htm) There may be other Saint Bernards as well. :
What is St. Ambrose the patron saint of?
St. Ambrose of Milan is the patron saint of:•bee keepers•bees•candlemakers•chandlers•domestic animals•French Commissariat•learning•Milan, Italy, archdiocese of•Milan, Italy, city of•schoolchildren•Stresa, Italy•students•wax melters•wax refinersSt. Ambrose of Milan is the patron saint of:•bee keepers•bees•candlemakers•chandlers•domestic animals•French Commissariat•learning•Milan, Italy, archdiocese of•Milan, Italy, city of•schoolchildren•Stresa, Italy•students•wax melters•wax refiners
What has the author Immaculata written?
Immaculata has written: 'Like a swarm of bees' -- subject(s): Buffalo Sisters of Saint Joseph, Sisters of Saint Joseph,
What saint protects you from attack?
There are different patrons for different 'attacking' agents, such as wild animals, bees, snakes, etc. You need to specify a specific problem.
Does Saint Ambrose have any symbols?
Yes, Saint Ambrose is often depicted holding a bishop's crozier or staff as a symbol of his episcopal office. Additionally, he is sometimes shown with a beehive or bees, symbolizing his eloquence in preaching and teaching.
Why do people associate bees and Saint Benedict?
Because the individual cells of the honey comb reminded people of monastic cells: all individual, but grouped together? The "cenobitic" style of monasticism?
