{"title":"Saint Ita of Killeedy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Ita of Killeedy (c. 480–570 AD) is one of the most beloved saints of Ireland, venerated alongside Saint Brigid and Saint Columba as a pillar of early Irish Christianity. Known as the \"Foster Mother of the Saints of Ireland,\" she founded a monastic community for women at Killeedy in County Limerick, which became a renowned center of learning and holiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Ita is especially celebrated for her role in educating and nurturing the young Saint Brendan the Navigator, who spent his early years under her spiritual guidance. She was known for her extraordinary asceticism, her deep contemplative prayer, and her tender love for Christ, whom she is said to have nursed mystically as the Christ Child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer life was marked by visions, miracles, and an unwavering devotion to the poor and the sick. She reposed around 570 AD and her feast day is celebrated on January 15. Browse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Ita of Killeedy, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"5x7-saint-ita-embroidered-orthodox-icon-religious-art","title":"Saint Ita Embroidered Orthodox Icon Orthodox Icon – 5x7 – Embroidered","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite 5x7 embroidered Orthodox icon of Saint Ita, beautifully framed with intricate stitching. A stunning piece of religious art that captures spiritual elegance and traditional craftsmanship, perfect for devotional spaces or art collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45547501093122,"sku":"ET-1630759731","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.6377818831_91us.jpg?v=1728409453"},{"product_id":"saint-ita-laminated-orthodox-prayer-reflection-card","title":"Saint Ita Laminated Orthodox Prayer Reflection Card Orthodox Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully laminated Orthodox prayer card featuring Saint Ita, adorned with a traditional icon image and inspiring spiritual reflection text. Perfect for personal devotion, meditation, and sacred remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45557202944258,"sku":"ET-1795204552","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.6346468546_5wni.jpg?v=1728861285"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.6377818933_sckh.jpg?v=1785976173","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-ita-of-killeedy.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}