Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Feast of St. Olaf: Viking, King, Saint

This day today, the Battle of Stiklestad was fought in Norway in 1030 A.D.  Olaf II of Norway was attempting to reclaim the throne, but he died in the battle and was later canonized by the Church. Today  is "Olsok", the day he is remembered.


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