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Bl. Heming of Abo
May 21, Saint


Source: catholicsaints.info



Born:
late 13th century in Balinge parish, north of Uppsala, Sweden.

Short Biography:

Studied in Uppsala, Sweden and Paris, France; one of his classmates in Paris became Pope Clement VI. Priest. Canon of the cathedral of Åbo, Turku (in modern Finland) in 1329. Evangelizing bishop of Åbo in 1338 where he served for 28 years. He renewed the faith of his flock, improved the education, training and discipline of his priests, improved liturgical furnishings and diocesan finances, and worked for peace among the peoples of his area. Friend of Saint Bridget of Sweden.

Died:

21 May 1366 of natural causes.










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