St Brigid’s Cross Pendant/Necklace, s211

Our New Beautiful St Brigid's Cross is made of 316 L Stainless Steel and full of impeccable detail. This striking symbol from Ireland of woven rushes is truly lovely. Black antiquing helps to accent the details. You are buying JUST the pendant- A chain option is available. Details include: Cross is 1 1/4" tall without the bail Cross is 1 1/4" wideThe piece is 1 9/16" overall Optional Stainless Steel Chain is adjustable from 16" - 20" in length There was an old pagan Chieftain who lay delirious on his deathbed in Kildare (some believe this was her father) and his servants summoned Brigid to his bedside in the hope that the saintly woman may calm his restless spirit. Brigid is said to have sat by his bed, consoling and calming him and it is here that she picked up the rushes from the floor and began weaving them into the distinctive cross pattern. Whilst she weaved, she explained the meaning of the cross to the sick Chieftain and it is thought her calming words brought peace to his sou