Saint Eskil
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Not to be confused with Eskil of Lund.
Saint Eskil (11th century) 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 Lake Mälaren, today the Diocese of Strängnäs. He is the patron saint of Södermanland and the Diocese of Strängnäs.
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Saint Eskil | |
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Bishop and martyr | |
Born | England |
Died | Strängnäs, Sweden |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | June 12[1] (June 11 in the Diocese of Strängnäs) |
Attributes | episcopal attire; three stones |
Patronage | Södermanland; the Diocese of Strängnäs |
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