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...that Saint Bridget of Sweden, a 14th-century mystic, founded the Bridgettines after receiving visions of Christ? Her pilgrimage to Rome influenced Church reforms during her time.
...that Saint Camillus de Lellis, a former soldier and gambler, founded a religious order to care for the sick? His 16th-century work in Italy made him a patron of hospitals and nurses.
...that Saint Felicity of Carthage, a 3rd-century martyr, gave birth in prison before her execution? Her courage alongside Saint Perpetua inspired early Christian accounts of martyrdom.
...that Saint John Nepomucene, a Czech priest, was drowned for refusing to break the seal of confession? His 14th-century martyrdom made him a patron of Bohemia and confessors.
...that Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church, levitated during mystical ecstasies? Her 16th-century writings on prayer transformed Catholic spirituality in Spain.