Saints Maura and Brigid
Twin sisters and princesses of Scotland in the 5th century, Maura and Brigid fled their country with their brother Hyspade to consecrate their virgini…
First name and chronology
Bridget
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Bridget, between 401 and 1865; the most famous is Saint Maura, celebrated on July 13th.
Chronology of the name Bridget
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 401-500 Saints Maura and Brigid Twin sisters and princesses of Scotland in the 5th century, Maura and Brigid fled their country with their brother Hyspa…
- 488-523 Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge Saint Brigid, nicknamed the Thaumaturge, is the patron saint of Ireland along with Saint Patrick. Founder of the monaste…
- 1302-1400 Saint Bridget of Sweden (Widow) A Swedish princess married to the Prince of Nericia, Bridget led an exemplary family life before dedicating herself enti…
- 1853-1865 Brigida Maria Postorino Foundress of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, Brigida Maria Postorino dedicated her life to the educat…
All records linked to Bridget
Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge
Saint Brigid, nicknamed the Thaumaturge, is the patron saint of Ireland along with Saint Patrick. Founder of the monastery of Kildare in the 6th centu…
Saint Bridget of Sweden (Widow)
A Swedish princess married to the Prince of Nericia, Bridget led an exemplary family life before dedicating herself entirely to God after her widowhoo…
Brigida Maria Postorino
Foundress of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, Brigida Maria Postorino dedicated her life to the education of poor children and the a…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Bridget's feast day?
The feast of Bridget is celebrated on July 13th, in memory of Saint Maura.
How many saints are named Bridget?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Bridget, including Saint Maura, Saint Brigid, Saint Bridget of Sweden and Brigida Maria Postorino.
Who is the most famous saint named Bridget?
The most famous saint named Bridget is Saint Maura (5th century).