The St. Brigid Cross Blessing Pillow depicts St. Brigid's Cross along with a blessing from St. Brigid: Bless the house that shelters you. Made from natural river weeds, the St. Brigid's Cross is steeped in Irish history. This simple Irish cross celebrates the story of St. Brigid, Ireland's second most popular saint - after St. Patrick. St. Brigid was renowned for her great charity and kindness and is best known for her endeavor to explain the passion to a dying pagan. To do so, she wove a cross from the rushes strewn on the floor in the design depicted in this piece of Irish wall decor. St. Brigid's cross is believed to protect homes from want and evil, and is typically hung above a doorway or window to keep them out. The St. Brigid's Cross Blessing Pillow measures 10 inches square. The Irish St. Brigid Cross Blessing Pillows has a soft green backing.

St. Brigid's Cross Blessing Pillow: 10 inches square.