Mystic
Saint Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget was a mystic and widow who founded the Bridgettine Order after receiving visions of Christ. She is a co-patroness of Europe.
Patron saint of
Europe, Widows, Pilgrims
- Feast
- July 23
- Era
- 14th Century
- Place
- Vadstena
At a Glance
Saint Bridget of Sweden
- Feast Day
- July 23
- Era
- 14th Century
- Primary Place
- Vadstena
- Vocation
- Mystic
- Patronage
- Europe, Widows, Pilgrims
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Overview
Saint Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget was a mystic and widow who founded the Bridgettine Order after receiving visions of Christ. She is a co-patroness of Europe.
Feast day: July 23
Patronage
Europe, Widows, Pilgrims
Connected Places
- Vadstena, Sweden: Her monastery
- Rome, Italy: Where she died
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