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Bridget, St (also Bride or Brigid)1 British & World English

(6th century), Irish abbess; also known as St Bridget of Ireland. She was venerated in Ireland as a virgin saint and noted in miracle stories for her compassion; her cult soon spread over most of western Europe. Feast day, 1 February

Bridget, St (also Birgitta)2 British & World English

(circa 1303–73), Swedish nun and visionary; also known as St Bridget of Sweden. She experienced her first vision of the Virgin Mary at the age of 7. Feast day, 23 July

St Bridget of Ireland in Bridget, St (also Bride or Brigid)1 British & World English

(6th century), Irish abbess; also known as St Bridget of Ireland. She was venerated in Ireland as a virgin saint and noted in miracle stories for her compassion; her cult soon spread over most of western Europe. Feast day, 1 February

St Bridget of Sweden in Bridget, St (also Birgitta)2 British & World English

(circa 1303–73), Swedish nun and visionary; also known as St Bridget of Sweden. She experienced her first vision of the Virgin Mary at the age of 7. Feast day, 23 July