Catherine of Vadstena

Nun, Deceased Person

1331 – 1381

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Who was Catherine of Vadstena?

Saint Catherine of Sweden, Katarina av Vadstena, Catherine of Vadstena or Katarina Ulfsdotter has been called the patron saint of protection against abortion and miscarriage. Her father was Ulf Gudmarsson, Lord of Ulvåsa, and her mother was Saint Birgitta.

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Born
1331
Also known as
  • Katarina av Vadstena
  • Saint Catherine of Sweden
Parents
Nationality
  • Sweden
Profession
Died
Mar 24, 1381
Vadstena
Resting place
Vadstena Abbey

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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