![Little girl looking](https://www.catholic.org/files/images/media/2024/17141839075_150.jpg)
St. Eric IX of Sweden
Facts
Patron: of Sweden
Death: 1160
Author and Publisher - Catholic Online
Printable Catholic Saints PDFs
Shop St. Eric IX of Sweden
![Image of St. Eric IX of Sweden Image of St. Eric IX of Sweden](/files/images/saints/439.jpg)
Eric IX of Sweden King of Sweden from 1150, Eric did much to aid Christianity in his realm and was responsible for codifying the laws of his kingdom, which became known as King Eric's Law (also the code of Uppland). He led a victorious expedition against the marauding Finns and persuaded English bishop Henry of Uppsala to remain in Finland to evangelize the Finns. Eric was killed and beheaded near Uppsala by rebelling Swedish nobles in the army of Magnus, son of the King of Denmark, who had invaded his territory, on May 18. Though never formally canonized, Eric was long considered the Patron of Sweden. His feast day is May 18th.
Join the Movement
When you sign up below, you don't just join an email list - you're joining an entire movement for Free world class Catholic education.
-
-
Mysteries of the Rosary
-
St. Faustina Kowalska
-
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
-
Saint of the Day for Wednesday, Oct 4th, 2023
-
Popular Saints
-
St. Francis of Assisi
-
Bible
-
Female / Women Saints
-
7 Morning Prayers you need to get your day started with God
-
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Catholic
Daily Readings for Saturday, June 29, 2024
St. Peter: Saint of the Day for Saturday, June 29, 2024
St. Peter: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Daily Readings for Friday, June 28, 2024
- St. Irenaeus: Saint of the Day for Friday, June 28, 2024
- Blessing of Food: Prayer of the Day for Friday, June 28, 2024
Copyright 2024 Catholic Online. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2024 Catholic Online. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited.
Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.