Royalty
Saint Eric
Saint Eric, King of Sweden, promoted Christianity and was martyred by rebels opposed to his faith.
Patron saint of
Sweden, Farmers
- Feast
- May 18
- Era
- 12th Century
- Place
- Uppsala
At a Glance
Saint Eric
- Feast Day
- May 18
- Era
- 12th Century
- Primary Place
- Uppsala
- Vocation
- Royalty
- Patronage
- Sweden, Farmers
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Overview
Saint Eric
Saint Eric, King of Sweden, promoted Christianity and was martyred by rebels opposed to his faith.
Feast day: May 18
Patronage
Sweden, Farmers
Connected Places
- Uppsala, Sweden: Uppsala Cathedral
- Stockholm, Sweden: His reign
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