Saint Brigid: Turning Bathwater into Beer (opens in new tab)

Listen to Saint Brigid: Turning Bathwater into Beer from The Ancients. Saint Patrick is a household name, celebrated around the globe every March. But what do we know about another of Ireland’s patron saints, Brigid?In this episode, find out about Patrick’s pupil and successor, her miracles and the ways in which her sainthood differs from that of her male counterparts.Lisa Bitel is Dean's Professor of Religion and Professor of Religion and History at the University of Southern California. She...