A portrait of St. Birgitta of Sweden
St. Birgitta of Sweden
1303 – 1373
Feast
July 23 · XIV c.
Patron of
Europe · Sweden · Widows · Pilgrims · Failures, devotional
Order
Widow / Mystic / Foundress
Swedish noblewoman, mystic, and foundress of the Bridgettine Order (1303-1373), whose Revelations were widely read in late medieval Europe; spent the last twenty-four years of her life in Rome. Co-patroness of Europe with St. Catherine of Siena and St. Edith Stein. Feast July 23.
Life & Times
Also known as: Bridget of Sweden · Born: 1303 · Died: 1373 · From: Sweden / Italy.
Patronage
St. Birgitta of Sweden is invoked as the patron of europe, sweden, widows, pilgrims, failures, devotional. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Blessed be the hour in which our Lord Jesus Christ was born for me!”— Revelations (Revelationes), Book VII (14th century)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Birgitta of Sweden, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.