Saint Botvid
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Saint Botvid | |
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 Saint Botvid | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | Södermanland, Sweden |
| Died | c. 1100[1][2][3][4] Södermanland, Sweden |
| Major shrine | Salem, Sweden |
| Feast | 28 July |
Saint Botvid was a Christian missionary in Sweden during the 11th century.
Botvid, who was born in Södermanland, Sweden, went on a trade trip to England where he came into contact with Christianity and was converted to the Catholic faith.[5] Botvid was sent back as a missionary to Sweden by Saint Sigfrid of Växjö along with Saint David and Saint Eskil. The missionaries preached chiefly in Södermanland and Västmanland, in the area of Lake Mälaren. According to legend, Botvid was killed with an axe while boating near Rågö in the archipelago of Södermanland. Botvid was buried in Salem Church (Salems kyrka) around the year 1100[6][7][8][9] which led to the church becoming a pilgrimage church.
