Bridget of Sweden
Bridget of Sweden, OSsS (c. 1303 – 23 July 1373) born as Birgitta Birgersdotter, also Birgitta of Vadstena (Swedish: heliga Birgitta), was a Swedish widow, mystic, saint, and the founder of the Bridgettines. Outside Sweden, she was also known as the Princess of Nericia and was the mother of Catherine of Vadstena.
Saint Bridget of Sweden | |
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Altarpiece in Salem church, Södermanland, Sweden (digitally restored) | |
| Widow | |
| Born | c. 1303 Uppland, Sweden |
| Died | 23 July 1373 (aged 69–70) Rome, Papal States |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Anglican Communion Lutheranism |
| Canonized | 7 October 1391 by Pope Boniface IX |
| Major shrine | Vadstena Abbey |
| Feast | 23 July 8 October (General Roman Calendar of 1960) 7 October (Sweden) |
| Attributes | Pilgrim's hat, staff & bag; crown, writing-book, heart with a cross, book and quill |
| Patronage | Europe, Sweden, widows, for a holy death |
Bridget is one of the six patron saints of Europe, together with Benedict of Nursia, Cyril and Methodius, Catherine of Siena and Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
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