Saint Bridget of Sweden Medal - Patron of Scholars and Widows

Saint Bridget of Sweden medal that depicts the saint on the front and is marked "Pray For Us" on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.

Bridget of Sweden (c. 1303 - 23 July 1373); born as Birgitta Birgersdotter, also Birgitta of Vadstena, or Saint Birgitta (Swedish: Heliga Birgitta), was a mystic and saint, and founder of the Bridgettines nuns and monks after the death of her husband of twenty years. Outside Sweden, she was also known as the Princess of Nericia and was the mother of Catherine of Vadstena. She is one of the six patron saints of Europe, together with Benedict of Nursia, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Catherine of Siena, and Edith Stein.

Patronage: scholars, widows, Europe, and Sweden.

Quantity: Sold in increments of one (1) medal

Size: 1" long x 5/8" wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)

Material: Zamac base with oxidized silver plate. Made in Italy.

Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.