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St. Helen of Skofde

Born: 12th century Vastergotland, Sweden Died: murdered c.1160, miracles reported at her tomb Canonized: 1164 by Pope Alexander III Patronage: falsely accused people, in-law problems, martyrs, Vastergotland, Sweden, widows. Also known as Helen of Skovde, Elin Born to the Swedish nobility. She married young, and was the mother of one daughter. Built the church of […]

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