Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge
Saint Brigid, nicknamed the Thaumaturge, is the patron saint of Ireland along with Saint Patrick. Founder of the monastery of Kildare in the…
Patronage
Ireland
4 saints
Saint Columba (Colum Cille)
Born into the noble house of O'Neill in Ireland, Columba founded numerous monasteries before exiling himself to Scotland in 565. He converte…
Saint Malachy of Armagh
A reformer of the Church in Ireland in the 12th century, Malachy was Bishop of Connor and later Archbishop of Armagh, struggling against lay…
Saint Patrick (Patricius)
Born in Gaul and captured by pirates, Patrick lived six years in slavery in Ireland before escaping. Trained by Saint Germanus of Auxerre an…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
The patron saints of Ireland include: Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge, Saint Columba (Colum Cille), Saint Malachy of Armagh and Saint Patrick (Patricius).
Which saint should you pray to for Ireland?
For Ireland, you can pray to: Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge, Saint Columba (Colum Cille), Saint Malachy of Armagh and Saint Patrick (Patricius).