St. Eric IX of Sweden
Died: 1160
Martyred king of Sweden, the author of the Code of Uppland or King Eric’s Law. A devout Christian, Eric spread the faith through out the nation after his crowning in 1150. He campaigned against the pagan Finns and persuaded Bishop Henry of Uppsala, an Englishman, to remain in missionary service in Finland. Eric was slain by Swedish nobles who were allies of Prince Magnus of Denmark. They beheaded him near Uppsala as Magnus’ any entered the region. Eric was never officially canonized but is patron of Sweden.
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Thanks for the information, which enlightens me the history of my saint name. I also wish that in some day, he could be officially canonied by the church.
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I has to tell my C.C.D class about our saint name so this help a lot (Saint Gabs) Hazleton PA 18201
Thank you for the information. I wonder why he was not officially canonized but was he beatified?
thank you all for the information about my saint name.I do wish that some day he could be officially canonied by the church.
Bod blessings be with you all