Sunniva
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Saint Sunniva (10th century; Old Norse Sunnifa, from Old English Sunngifu) is the patron saint of the Norwegian Church of Norway Diocese of Bjørgvin, as well as all of Western Norway.
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Saint Sunniva | |
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Born | Ireland |
Died | 10th century Selja island, Norway |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church True Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Selje Abbey |
Feast | July 8 |
Patronage | Diocese of Bjørgvin; Vestlandet |
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Sunniva was venerated alongside her brother Alban, who in Norwegian tradition was identified with Saint Alban, the Roman-era British saint.