Curved Glass Pendant to hold Sacred Water

“Holy Wells” and blessed water hold a unique role as a symbol of the Irish culture. Water ceremonies pre-date the Christian era when the ancient Celts worshiped Deities and performed the ceremonies at the springs.Hundreds of Holy Wells are scattered throughout Ireland’s landscape, maintained and used by locals.These keepsake gifts are filled with the water from my local Holy Well, Saint Brigid's Well, Shanagarry, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. This well commemorates the visit of St Bridget to the area, around 500AD. Bridget moved some stones from the ground, and a well sprang up where the stones had been. A life-size statue of the saint has been placed beside the well. 

Rounds are made and a pattern is held there annually on February 1st, St Bridget’s Day which is celebrated worldwide. Many visit St Bridget's temple in Kildare, Ireland on this ancient sacred day called "Imbolic" which marks the beginning of spring. St Bridget is a Celtic triple - goddess, which means that she represents the three aspects of woman: the young virgin, the nurturing mother, and the wise woman. St. Bridget protects those who call upon her. The temperature of this Holly Well is constant and it is believed to heal sore eyes and other ailments.