St Olaf: an international Norwegian saint

Henry Roe Room, Christ Church Cathedral Henry Roe Room, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

In 2022, Dublin City Council erected a commemorative plaque to mark the site of the medieval church of St Olave at Fishamble Street. Olaf II Haraldsson was born c.995 AD and died July 29, 1030. After his death, his cult spread to Scandinavian colonies, including Dublin, Waterford, York, and Novgorod. In this seminar, a panel...