{"product_id":"st-brigid-of-kildare-rosary","title":"St. Brigid of Kildare Rosary","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by one of Ireland's great patron saints, the St. Brigid Rosary draws upon the deep greens, weathered stone, and ancient Christian heritage of the Emerald Isle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Brigid of Kildare stands among the most beloved figures of early Irish Christianity. Remembered for her extraordinary generosity, care for the poor, hospitality, and devotion to Christ, she became the foundress of the great monastic community at Kildare and one of the defining saints of the Irish Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark moss-green wood, white Howlite, Celtic crucifix, and cool silver cord give this rosary an unmistakably Irish character without becoming ornamental or delicate. It is rugged, earthy, and made for prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10mm Dark Moss Stained Wood Hail Mary Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10mm Howlite Gemstone Our Father Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian-Made Silver-Toned Celtic Crucifix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian-Made Silver-Toned Miraculous Medal Centerpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian-Made Silver-Toned St. Brigid Attached Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA-Made Silver 95 Paracord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely durable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight by design for easy everyday carry (approx. 2 oz.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green of Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark moss Hail Mary beads were chosen deliberately for St. Brigid. Their subdued green recalls the Irish landscape in which her story took root—not a brilliant or artificial green, but the deeper colors of moss, pasture, woodland, and rain-darkened earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst them, the white Howlite Our Father beads provide a striking contrast, while subtle natural veining ensures that no two gemstone beads are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Brigid of Kildare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in fifth-century Ireland, Brigid consecrated herself to Christ and became renowned for a generosity that could border on the astonishing. Tradition repeatedly remembers her giving away food, possessions, and anything else at hand to those in need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe eventually founded a religious community at Kildare that became one of the great centers of Christian life and learning in Ireland. Her influence was so profound that she is remembered alongside St. Patrick and St. Columba as one of Ireland's principal patron saints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer life offers a distinctly Christian vision of strength: courageous without hardness, generous without calculation, and rooted in an extraordinary confidence in God's providence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Irish Catholic Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver-toned Celtic crucifix anchors the design in Ireland's Christian inheritance. Its traditional ringed form recalls the great Celtic crosses that have stood across the Irish landscape for centuries—monuments to a faith handed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Italian-made medal of St. Brigid is attached beside the Miraculous Medal centerpiece, making the saint whose life inspired the design an integral part of the rosary itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the palette carries the theme: moss green, stone white, and silver-gray give the rosary the appearance of something drawn from the Irish countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Daily Prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not intended to be a rosary that spends its life in a drawer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Runewood Rosary is individually handcrafted with an emphasis on durability and daily use. Strong USA-made 95 paracord, substantial 10mm beads, genuine gemstone Our Fathers, and premium Italian components create a rosary made to be carried, worn, and prayed regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 2 oz., it remains remarkably lightweight despite its substantial appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Meaningful Catholic Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe St. Brigid Rosary makes a particularly meaningful gift for Catholics with Irish heritage, those devoted to St. Brigid, religious sisters, converts, mothers, those involved in works of charity and hospitality, or anyone drawn to the extraordinary Christian heritage of Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a fitting companion for anyone asking St. Brigid's intercession for a faith marked by generosity, courage, hospitality, and wholehearted trust in God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that international shipments may be subject to import duties, taxes, or customs fees imposed by your country's government. These charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping cost and are the responsibility of the recipient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to lighting and screen differences, colors may appear slightly different in person. Because this rosary incorporates natural wood and genuine gemstone beads, variations in color, grain, pattern, and texture are normal and make each rosary unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Runewood Rosary Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49024700776631,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/6438\/6487\/files\/DSC09401.jpg?v=1787118162","url":"https:\/\/www.runewoodrosary.com\/products\/st-brigid-of-kildare-rosary","provider":"Runewood Rosary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}