Sigfrid of Sweden

Deceased Person

– 1045

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Who was Sigfrid of Sweden?

Saint Sigfrid was a Benedictine monk and bishop in Sweden; he converted king Olof Skötkonung in 1008. His feast day is 15 February.

After Ansgar, epithetised Apostle of the North, Sigfrid is revered as second Apostle of the North, besides the missionary Rimbert of TurholtSigfrid of Sweden. Lutherans likewise honor Johannes Bugenhagen.

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Lived in
  • Växjö
Died
1045
Växjö

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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