Saint Olaus of Sweden Biography
Saint Olaus of Sweden Profile. Born: 9th century in Sweden, Europe. Worked in Sweden. Died: early 10th century in Birca, Sweden (near modern Stockholm). Feast Day is celebrated on July 29.
Saint Olaus of Sweden Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 9th century |
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| Country of Birth | Sweden in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | King |
| Place of Work | Sweden |
| Date of Death | early 10th century |
| Place of Death | Birca, Sweden (near modern Stockholm) |
| Feast Day | July 29 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Saint Olaus of Sweden Biography
Saint Olaus of Sweden, King of Sweden. Converted, brought to faith by Saint Anscharius. In a time of famine, he was sacrificed to the ancient pagan gods because, as a priest-king, he would not make such sacrifices.
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