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Guðmundur Arason

Roman Catholic bishop

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Born
1161
Died
1237
Beatified
not needed: before formal processes
Canonised
By tradition
recognised before formal processes began

Who they were

Guðmundur Arason (Modern Icelandic: [ˈkvʏðmʏntʏr ˈaːrasɔn]; 1161 – March 16, 1237; Old Norse: Guðmundr Arason [ˈɡuðˌmundr ˈɑrɑˌson]) was an influential 12th and 13th century Icelandic saintly bishop who took part in increasing the powers of the Catholic Church in medieval Iceland. His story is recorded in several manuscripts, most notably Prestssaga Guðmundar góða. He is often referred to as Guðmundur góði (Icelandic: [ˈkouːðɪ], Old Norse: [ˈɡoːðe]; Guðmundr or Gudmund the Good).

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The miracles

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Why that counted as sanctity

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Sources

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