St. Margaret is the patroness of our Parish, of Dunfermline, and indeed of Scotland. Here we see her depicted as Queen of Scotland in the stained glass window within the small chapel of Edinburgh Castle. On the left below are the words to the hymn "Great St. Margaret" which is sung at each anniversary Mass on her feastday of 16th November.
Queen Margaret of Scotland is a historic figure. The facts of her life can be found by clicking on either of the links below under the heading "History of St. Margaret".
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Hymn - "Great St. Margaret" (Lyrics:- James Quinn S.J.) |
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Great St Margaret, pearl of Scotland
from your throne in heav'n above pray for us who sing your glory Born in holy Stephen's Kingdom to a
prince of English race Pray for Europe's many peoples, pray
for grace-filled harmony. Young in years, you sail to England there
to grow in sanctity, Teach us how to grow in wisdom Teach
us how to be like you:
Faced with war, you flee for safety seeking peace in sorrow's hour. Teach us how to cast our troubles on God's mercy, on God's power. Show us how to live each moment when
the skies are dark and drear: Borne to Scotland seeking refuge here
you find an exile's home, Glory be to
God the Father. Glory be to God his Son. |
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Stained glass window image of Saint Margaret of Scotland in the small chapel at Edinburgh Castle. |
History of St. Margaret
Wikipedia entry on St. Margaret
Historic
Scotland entry on St. Margaret
