Saints: Fun Facts

Is it just Catholics who believe in them?

St Brigid of Ireland - a useful saint. Brewed
beer in her bathwater for visiting clergy.

IPA, stout, bitter? We shall never know.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
Is it just Catholics who believe in them?

Anglicans name their Churches after saints and have saint days etc, but are much less focused on using them for intercession.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
St Brigid of Ireland - a useful saint.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigit_of_Kildare

There is some debate over whether St Brigid was a real person.

also

St Brigid is said to have had a female companion named Dar Lugdach, a younger nun whom she shared her bed with.

Originally posted by twhitehead
Anglicans name their Churches after saints and have saint days etc, but are much less focused on using them for intercession.

Yes, this is correct. Episcopalians (who are basically "American Anglicans" ) are the same.

According to the bible, all born again Christians are called saints. The word simply means "holy ones".

Originally posted by twhitehead
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigit_of_Kildare

And performed abortions!

Originally posted by twhitehead
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigit_of_Kildare

Fascinating article, thanks for sharing.