St. Olav

St. Olav, also known as Saint Olav or Olaf II of Norway, was a king who reigned from 1015 to 1028. He played a crucial role in converting Norway to Christianity and is celebrated as a national hero. After dying in the Battle of Stiklestad, he was canonized by the Catholic Church, and his legacy is deeply intertwined with Norwegian history and culture. His feast day, celebrated on July 29, honors his contributions to Norway's Christianization, and he is often depicted as a protector of the nation. St. Olav is also associated with pilgrimages to his burial site in Trondheim.