Saint catherine of sweden biography of michael
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St. Catherine of Sweden is the patron saint against abortion and miscarriages. She was born in 1331, the fourth of eight children, to Saint Bridget of Sweden and Ulf Gudmarsson.
At the age of seven, Catherine was sent to Risberg Convent to be educated. She desired to remain in the convent to pursue a religious vocation, but she was promised in marriage to the virtuous and pious German noble Eggard Lydersson von Kürnen, a lifelong invalid. At age 13, the two were united in the sacrament of matrimony. Although Catherine was very beautiful, she and Eggard took a mutual vow of perpetual chastity. They devoted themselves to a life of Christian perfection and active charity.
In 1348, Catherine's father died. With Eggard’s permission, Catherine joined her mother on various pilgrimages. During these pilgrimages, they visited the tombs of the martyrs the churches, and together practiced works of piety, caring for the poor and the sick. In 1349, Catherine traveled with her mother to Rome for the Jubilee; it was at this time that Eggard died. Following his death, Catherine turned down numerous marriage proposals.
When her mother died in 1373, Catherine returned with her mother's body to Sweden and there she became abbess of the convent of Vadstena, founded by her mother,
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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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