WE ARE KEEPERS OF THE SACRED FLAME...
Ord Brighideach, (translated in English as the Order of Brighid), is a Brighidtine Order of Flame Keepers and Water Tenders engaging in devotional work to Brighid. We are a non-denominational religious Order; all are welcome whom Brighid calls, regardless of gender, religion/faith, ethnicity, ability/disability. Brighid welcomes us all beneath her mantle, so we must always be welcoming to one another.
She is the healing well and the purging flame, she is the protector of the Earth and its innocents, children, and animals.
She is known by many names across time and in many cultures:
St. Brigit, Brighid, Brid, Bride, Briga, Brigid, Bridgid, Briginda, Brigdu, Brigittina, Brigantia, Maman Brigitte.
We of Ord Brighideach have heard and have answered Her call; our members continue Brighid's work in our time. We are committed to carrying out Brighid's work in this world in the manner in which we have been called, or, if we have not yet been called, in a manner in which we feel will serve her.
If she speaks to you - as poet, healer, smith, storyteller, musician, craftsperson, midwife, mother, hearth keeper, land steward, tender of herds, seer, woman of fire, lawgiver, deity of the home, lady of the sun, or simply as saint or goddess - you are welcome to walk among us.
She is the healing well and the purging flame, she is the protector of the Earth and its innocents, children, and animals.
She is known by many names across time and in many cultures:
St. Brigit, Brighid, Brid, Bride, Briga, Brigid, Bridgid, Briginda, Brigdu, Brigittina, Brigantia, Maman Brigitte.
We of Ord Brighideach have heard and have answered Her call; our members continue Brighid's work in our time. We are committed to carrying out Brighid's work in this world in the manner in which we have been called, or, if we have not yet been called, in a manner in which we feel will serve her.
If she speaks to you - as poet, healer, smith, storyteller, musician, craftsperson, midwife, mother, hearth keeper, land steward, tender of herds, seer, woman of fire, lawgiver, deity of the home, lady of the sun, or simply as saint or goddess - you are welcome to walk among us.
The Three-Fold Fire of Brighid
Fire in the forge that shapes and tempers Fire in the cauldron that nourishes and heals Fire in the head that incites and inspires |
"Brighid - a poetess, daughter of the Dagda. She is the female sage, woman of wisdom, or Brighid the Goddess whom poets venerated because very great and famous of her protecting care. She was therefore called "Goddess of Poets". Her sisters were Brighid the female physician, and Brighid the female smith; among all Irishmen, a goddess was called 'Brighid". Brighid is from "breo-agit” or "fiery arrow'." Cormac's Glossary, believed to be the oldest writing about Brighid. |
|
|
History of Ord BrighideachOrd Brighideach was created by Abbess Kim in 1997, she originally started as a flame keeper with Daughter's of The Flame and wished to create a group accessible to many more people, men and women, and entirely accessed through the internet. For 20 years Abbess Kim kept the Order going until her retirement in 2017.
She passed the mantle on to Abbess Rose, at that time, the website needed completely redone, many links no longer worked as website servers began to change and advance. 2 years later Abbess Rose rebirthed the Order in June of 2019 with the help of me Sorcha Aelfrun Starr. Sadly in December of 2021 Abbess Rose decided to retire, and has now passed the mantle on to me. I am proud and grateful to be here with all of you to carry on the traditions of Ord Brighideach. Although much of the information on our previous websites have been lost over time, I was able to capture a few things in order to bring the old in with the new, the banner to the left was used on the website for many years while Abbess Kim was here. The words above of the three-fold fire, was used on the home page for most of Ord Brighideach's time. The flame logo on the top of our website was created for Abbess Rose and used on the banner of the website she had created for the Orders rebirth. If there is anything you recall from our history that you would like to be rekindled here on our website just send me an email or if you have question please feel free to reach out @ sorchaaelfunstarr@yahoo.com. Brightest Blessings my Dear Members, Sorcha Aelfrun Starr |
