St.
Brigid's Cross
As the Shamrock is associated with St.
Patrick, the small cross made of rushes is linked forever to St.
Brigid of Ireland. Brigid died in 524 and among the many things
and great charity for which she is known, it was while explaining
the Passion to a dying pagan that she wove her famous cross. It
is believed that the St. Brigid cross protects homes from evil
and want.