A portrait of St. Henry of Uppsala
St. Henry of Uppsala
d. c. 1156
Feast
January 19 · XII c.
Patron of
Finland · Bishops · Converts
Order
Bishop / Martyr / Missionary
English-born bishop and martyr in Finland (d. c. 1156), traditionally accompanied King St. Eric IX of Sweden on the First Swedish Crusade to Finland, remained as missionary bishop after Eric's return, and was killed by a peasant named Lalli on the ice of Lake Köyliö. Patron of Finland. Pre-Congregation; biography legendary.
Life & Times
Died: c. 1156 · From: England / Finland / Sweden, tradition.
Patronage
St. Henry of Uppsala is invoked as the patron of finland, bishops, converts. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
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