Brigit

Saint Brigit was the daughter of a Christian Pictish slave and King Dubhthach of Leinster. Originally a druidess to the Temple of BrigitProfessor Dáithí Ó hÓgáin, she converted to Christianity and turned it into a church. Her mother had been baptised by Saint Patrick.
Born a slave, she was eventually freed and became a druidess. At the age of 17, she converted to Christianity. Saint Mac Caill converted her, and Saint Mél granted her abbatial powers.
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