a country occupying the eastern part of the Scandinavian peninsula; population 9,059,700 (est. 2009); official language, Swedish; capital, Stockholm
(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
(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