Saint Botvid
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Saint Botvid was a Christian missionary in Sweden during the 11th century.
Saint Botvid
Notice at Saint Botvid's Spring near Lake Bornsjön
Saint Eskil
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Saint Eskil was an Anglo-Saxon monk particularly venerated during the end of the 11th century in the province of Södermanland, Sweden. He was the founder of the first diocese of the lands surrounding
Saint Botvid
…Christianity and was converted to the Catholic faith. Botvid was sent back as a missionary to Sweden by Saint Sigfrid of Växjö along with Saint David and Saint Eskil. The missionaries preached chiefly in Södermanland and Västmanland, in the area of Lake Mälaren. According to legend, Botvid was killed with an axe…
Eskil, depicted as a bishop with his attribute, three stones. Painting in Överselö Church, Sweden.