A portrait of St. Canute IV of Denmark
St. Canute IV of Denmark
c. 1042 – 1086
Feast
January 19 · XI c.
Patron of
Denmark · Kings · Difficult rulers
Order
King / Martyr
King of Denmark (c. 1042-1086), nephew of King Canute the Great; a generous benefactor of the Church, killed during a peasant revolt while at prayer before the altar of the church of St. Alban in Odense. First Danish saint, canonized 1101. Feast January 19.
Life & Times
Also known as: Cnut · Born: c. 1042 · Died: 1086 · From: Denmark.
Patronage
St. Canute IV of Denmark is invoked as the patron of denmark, kings, difficult rulers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Canute IV of Denmark, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.