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canonised at Nidaros (Trondheim) by Bishop Grimketel, one year after his death in the Battle of Stiklestad on 29 July 1030. His remains were enshrined in Nidaros Cathedral, built over his burial site. His sainthood encouraged the widespread adoption of Christianity by Scandinavia's Vikings/Norsemen. (Full article...)
Attributes: An axe in Norway's coat of arms; Olsok (29 July) his day of celebration
Patronage: Norway, Faroe Islands, chapel of the Varangians
See also: Saint Martha