St. Sunniva
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Patron: Virgins; martyrs; Norway
Death: c. 10th century
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Saint Sunniva was an Irish princess who left her homeland to preserve her Christian virginity and seek a life devoted to God. According to the ancient tradition, she and her companions reached the island of Selja in Norway and lived there in prayer.
Sunniva died as a witness to the faith and became the patron saint of western Norway. Her memory celebrates the courage of a woman who entrusted her future completely to Christ.
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