Feast day · January 19

Saint Henry, bishop of Uppsala

Saint Henry, bishop of Uppsala

Saint Henry, bishop of Uppsala, was an English-born missionary and the first bishop of Finland. He arrived in Sweden and later accompanied King Eric IX on a crusade to evangelize Finland. He became known for his zeal, piety, and dedication to spreading Christianity among the Finns. Henry was martyred around 1156 and remains one of the most revered saints in Finland.

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