This list of Swedish saints includes all Christian saints with connections to Sweden, either because they were of Swedish origin and ethnicity or because they travelled to the Swedish people from their own homeland and became noted in their hagiography for their work. A few may have had no Swedish connection in their lifetime, but have nonetheless become associated with Sweden through the depositing of their relics in Swedish religious houses in the Middle Ages.
Like many European nations, a number of saints were connected to the Royal Family but, unusually, many Swedish saints were women.
NameFloruitFeast dayNotesAnsgar9th century3 February Botvid 12th century28 July Bridget of Sweden 14th century23 July a Patron Saint of Europe; mother of Saint Catherine of VadstenaBrinolfo Algotsson13th and 14 century6 FebruaryBishop of SkaraCatherine of Vadstena 14th century 24 March Daughter of Saint Birgitta (Bridget of Sweden)David of Munktorp 11th century Västmanland apostleElisabeth Hesselblad 20th century Eric IX of Sweden 12th century 18 MayEskil 11th century 12 June Patron saint of Södermanland and Strängnäs.Helena of Skövde 12th century 5 MarchBishop Henry 12th century 19 JanuaryPre-congregational saintIngamoder 11th century possibly legendary Ingegerd Olofsdotter of Sweden 11th century 10 FebruaryIngrid of Skänninge 13th centuryKakwkylla Late Middle Ages10 MarchLegendaryOlaf II of NorwayRagnhild of Tälje 12th century Queen of SwedenSigfrid of Sweden 11th century 15 FebruaryWalpurga8th century 25 February
Royal saints
Ingegerd, a daughter of King Olof Skötkonung of Sweden and Estrid, married Grand Prince Jaroslav of Novgorod and Kiev in 1019 and probably died in 1050. One or two years before her death, she became a nun under the strictest order and took the name Anna. Known as Saint Anna of Novgorod, she was canonized in 1439 and is celebrated as a saint in the Orthodox Church.
See also List of Swedish clergymen List of Swedish people Name days in Sweden List of saints of the Canary Islands List of Scandinavian saints
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