Saint of the Day for July 23
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Bridget, Religious
Bridget of Sweden
Swedish nun, mystic, and saint (c.1303-1373)
Bridget of Sweden, OSsS, also known as Birgitta Birgersdotter and Birgitta of Vadstena, was a Swedish Catholic mystic and the founder of the Bridgettines. Outside Sweden, she was also known as the Princess of Nericia. She was the mother of Catherine of Vadstena.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Ezekielbiblical prophet and main figure of the Book of Ezekiel
- John CassianChristian monk and theologian
- Liborius of Le MansBishop of La Mans
- Sainte Sève
Bible Verse of the Day
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
On July 23 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.