There are several saints that are associated with Scandinavia, including:
St. Olaf: Olaf Haraldsson, also known as St. Olaf, was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. He is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church, and his feast day is celebrated on July 29.
St. Ansgar: Ansgar was a missionary from Germany who is known as the "Apostle of the North." He is credited with spreading Christianity in Scandinavia during the 9th century, particularly in Sweden and Denmark. His feast day is celebrated on February 3.
St. Bridget of Sweden: Bridget was a 14th century Swedish saint and founder of the Bridgettine order. She is also considered one of the patron saints of Europe and her feast day is celebrated on July 23.
St. Lucy: Lucy of Syracuse was a 4th century Christian martyr who is venerated in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden. Her feast day is celebrated on December 13 and is associated with the Swedish festival of St. Lucia.
St. Nicholas: While not traditionally associated with Scandinavia, St. Nicholas is a popular saint in the region, particularly in Finland where he is known as Joulupukki, or the "Christmas Goat." His feast day is celebrated on December 6.
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