Saint Abigail

Saint Abigail, also known as Saint Gobnait, was an Irish nun celebrated for her piety, charity, and miraculous healing abilities. She founded a convent in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland, and was renowned for her devotion to the sick and the poor. Bees are often associated with her, as she is said to have had the power to command them to protect her people. Abigail is a patron saint of beekeepers and is venerated especially in Ireland. Her life continues to inspire those who seek faith and healing.