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Statue of Saint Hallvard Date And Artist Unknown Front of The West Side of The Nidaros Cathedral Trondheim Norway Photographed In 2005 By E Dreier
Statue of Saint Hallvard Date And Artist Unknown Front of The West Side of The Nidaros Cathedral Trondheim Norway Photographed In 2005 By E Dreier

Saint Hallvard of Oslo

Also known as: Hallvard Vebjørnsson; Hallvard of Lier; Alvard…; Alvardo…; Halward…

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 15

Biography

Saint Hallvard of Oslo, also known as Hallvard Vebjørnsson, Hallvard of Lier, Alvard, Alvardo, or Halward, was born into the Norwegian royalty around the year 1020. He lived during a tumultuous period in Norway's history, where lawlessness and violence were prevalent. In 1043, Saint Hallvard's life would take a fateful turn....