The commemoration will be attended also by the Swedish Royal Couple, Finnish President Tarja Halonen, Latvian President Vaira-Vike Freiberga, Representatives of the Danish and Norwegian Royal Dynasties, and the Lithuanian Foreign Minister.
Saint Birgitta is a patron of Sweden and her jubilee for Sweden is at once a national and an international event, on the occasion of which many happenings, exhibitions, film performances, concerts and conferences will take place.
Office of the President
Kadriorg, May 29, 2003