Saint Brigid of Kildare (c. 451–525) or Brigid of Ireland, also less commonly spelled: Brigit, Bridget, Bridgit, Bríd or Bride. St. Brigid is one of Ireland's patron saints along with Saints Patrick and Columba. Her feast day is 1 February, the traditional first day of spring in Ireland. She is believed to have been an Irish Christian nun, abbess, and founder of several monasteries.; She is the patron saint of healers, craftsmen and midwives. In Ireland, a St. Brigid's Cross is often placed above a doorway or the main entrance to a home or even an outside dwelling. It is believed that she will protect all who dwell within the building and pass through the doorway. When worn about the neck as a pendant she will provide protection or healing powers for those who are in need of such. she is the female equivalent of St. Patrick Saint Brigid or St. Brigit's cross in silver, 14k gold and connemara marble.