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Saint Catherine of Sweden
Patron saint for help with difficult pregnancies
Invoked against miscarriages
Feast Day: March 24
Catherine’s story took place long ago, born in Sweden, she was a middle child of 6 siblings. Her father died while she was very young. Her mother was known as Bridgettina. In a pre-arranged marriage, Catherine wed Lord Eggert Kyren, but they took a vow of chastity. Catherine decided to travel to Rome with her mother, where they conducted pilgrimages to holy lands. During their time in Rome, Catherine and Bridget spent time tending to and teaching the poor, and introducing them to religion. After her mother’s death, Catherine returned to Sweden and helped flourish the Order of the Holy Savior, which was created by her mother. Catherine also became friends with Catherine of Siena, now known as one of the few female Doctors of the Church. Catherine’s emblems are typically lilies and a red deer. It is said the deer protected her and thwarted her attempted rape by scoundrels. She was Canonized in the 15th Century by Pope Innocent VIII. © 2014
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Born in the 14th century to Saint Bridget of Sweden, St. Catherine of Sweden remained chaste throughout her entire life. Even though she was married to German noble Eggard Lydersson von Kürnen through an arranged marriage, they both took a vow of perpetual chastity. They worked together on many pilgrimages, seeking out and giving aid to the poor and sick.
After Eggard’s death, she continued her work. She became superior of the convent in Wadstena that was founded by her mother. She remained virtuous until her death in 1381. Pope Innocent VIII saw to her canonization a century later in 1484.
St. Catherine of Sweden is often depicted holding a white lily to represent her purity. A deer is pictured alongside her to represent protection against attacks to her chaste and virtue. She is the patron site of anti-abortion movements and miscarriages.