Martyr
Olaf of Sweden
A martyr honored in Western calendars, died around 950; few details survive.
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Life
Olaf of Sweden is remembered as a king of Sweden, martyred by the heathen around the year 950 for refusing to sacrifice to idols, at the spot where Stockholm now stands. He is remembered on 30 July in the Western calendar (new style).
The source says no more and gives no other details. He is honoured as a saint of the undivided Church, with no synodal canonization shown in the source.
Commemorated the same day July 30
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