Saint Olaus of Sweden
Also known as
- Olaf
- Olave
Profile
King of Sweden. Convert, brought to the faith by Saint Anscharius. During a time of famine, he was sacrificed to the old pagan gods because he would not offer such sacrifices himself as priest-king.
- early 10th century at Birca, Sweden (near modern Stockholm)
MLA Citation
- “Saint Olaus of Sweden“. CatholicSaints.Info. 31 July 2016. Web. 30 April 2024. <>