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Sunniva's relics (allegedly again found incorrupt) were moved to the new cathedral in Bergen in 1170, and as a result, her veneration spread throughout Norway. During the fires in Bergen of 1170/71 and of 1198 the relics of Sunniva were taken from the cathedral and set down at Sandbru.
May 30, 2024 · Sunniva was an Irish-born saint who fled to Norway, where she hid in an island cave with her followers and eventually died. After miracles were reported on the island, the cave was excavated and Sunniva's intact body was found. Sunniva is the patron saint of Western Norway.
Oct 14, 2021 · St. Sunniva has had an impact on Norwegian history, literature and art from the Middle Ages until today. A magnificent newly published book explores different aspects of the Sunniva character.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Sunniva is primarily a girl’s name of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old English name Sunngifu, meaning ‘sun gift,’ composed of the elements sunne, meaning ‘sun,’ and giefu, meaning ‘gift.’. This glowing name reflects brightness and positivity, fulfilling every parent’s desire for their child to shine.
Aug 5, 2020 · Selja monastery has been considered one of the most sacred sites in Norway for more than 1000 years. The monastery is connected to the legend of St. Sunniva (10th century CE), who is the only female Norwegian saint, and was for a long time an important pilgrimage site in the country, second only to The Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.
Saint Sunniva of Bergen, also known as Sunniva of Norway, Sunniva of Selja, Sunnif, Sunnifa, Synnöve, was the daughter of a tenth-century Irish king. Born into a noble family, Sunniva's life took a dramatic turn when she faced the prospect of an arranged marriage with an invading pagan king.
