A portrait of St. Canute Lavard
St. Canute Lavard
1096 – 1131
Feast
January 7 · XII c.
Patron of
Denmark · Peace · Rulers
Order
Prince / Martyr
Danish prince (c. 1096-1131), Duke of Schleswig and son of King Eric I; murdered by a rival claimant to the Danish throne, he was canonized in 1170 by Pope Alexander III. Father of King Valdemar I of Denmark. Feast January 7.
Life & Times
Born: 1096 · Died: 1131 · From: Denmark.
Patronage
St. Canute Lavard is invoked as the patron of denmark, peace, 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 Lavard, 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.