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     Olaf Haraldsson : Norway Viking Saint King | King of Norway

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     Olaf's Holiday Adventure! | Frozen

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     That Time of Year (From "Olaf's Frozen Adventure")

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   Dec 25, 2014 · 3.7K. 452K views 9 years ago. Katedralen danner en storslått bakgrunn for en spesiell korkonsert. St. Olaf Choir fra Minnesota er et viden kjent kor som synger sammen med Nidarosdomens jentekor....

   • Date: Dec 25, 2014
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3. www.youtube.com › watchChristmas in Norway St Olaf College Choir - YouTube

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   Dec 12, 2013 · 206. 35K views 10 years ago. St. Olaf College Choir (Northfield, MN) went to Norway for a Christmas Concert in 2005. This five-minute clip is a beautiful rendition of 'O Come All These...

   • Date: Dec 12, 2013
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   What did Saint Olaf symbolize?

   • Especially during the period of romantic nationalism, Olaf was a symbol of Norwegian independence and pride. Saint Olaf is symbolised by the axe in Norway's coat of arms and Olsok (29 July) is still his day of celebration. Many Christian institutions with Scandinavian links as well as Norway's Order of St. Olav are named after him.

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   Why is Olaf the patron saint of Norway?

   • Olaf swiftly became Norway's patron saint; Bishop Grimketel performed his canonisation only a year after his death. [a] The cult of Olaf unified the country and consolidated the Christianisation of Norway. He is also recognized as the patron saint of the Faroe Islands.

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   Why is St Olaves called St Olaf?

   • The village of St Olaves in Norfolk bears the name as it is the location of the remains of a 13th-century Augustinian priory dedicated to Olaf. St. Olaf was also, together with the Mother of God, the patron saint of the chapel of the Varangians, the Scandinavian warriors who served as the bodyguard of the Byzantine emperor.

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   What was Olaf known for?

   • Olaf's Old Norse name is Óláfr Haraldsson [ˈoːlɑːvz̠ ˈhɑrɑldsˌson]. During his lifetime he was known as Olaf "the fat" or "the stout" or simply as Olaf "the big" ( Ólafr digri [ˈdiɣre]; Modern Norwegian Olav Digre ). He was also called Olaf 'the Lawbreaker' for his many brutal ways of converting the Norwegian populace.

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5. www.kpbs.org › 10 › christmas-norway-st-olaf-choirChristmas In Norway With The St. Olaf Choir - KPBS Public Media

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   Dec 10, 2013 · From Trondheim’s historic Nidaros Cathedral, "Christmas In Norway With The St. Olaf Choir" treats PBS viewers and lovers of choral music to a spectacular holiday concert featuring the...

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   Dec 9, 2016 · 9. 2.8K views 7 years ago. Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway, is the magnificent setting for an all-new Christmas special with the renowned St. Olaf Choir. This concert pairs the...

   • Date: Dec 9, 2016
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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Olaf_II_of_NorwayOlaf II of Norway - Wikipedia

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   It seems that, like many Scandinavian kings, Olaf used his Christianity to gain more power for the monarchy and centralise control in Norway. The skaldic verses attributed to Olaf do not speak of Christianity at all, but use pagan references to describe romantic relationships.

8. www.britannica.com › biography › Olaf-II-HaraldssonOlaf II Haraldsson | Viking King of Norway, Christian ...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Olaf attempted to reconquer Norway in 1030 with help from Anund Jakob but was defeated by a superior Norwegian peasant and Danish army in the Battle of Stiklestad (1030), one of the most celebrated battles in ancient Norse history.

9. www.pbs.org › video › a-st-olaf-christmas-in-norway-7196Almanac | A St. Olaf Christmas in Norway | Season 2006 ...

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   Dec 16, 2005 · A St. Olaf Christmas in Norway. We play a clip from the tpt-produced concert that will air on PBS stations across the country on December 21.

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