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Winaman
SaintPre-congregation
Born
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unknown
Died
1040
Beatified
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not needed: before formal processes
Canonised
By tradition
recognised before formal processes began
Who they were
Winaman (died c.1040) was a nephew and follower of Sigfrid of Sweden (also known as St. Sigfrid of Wexiow). During Sigfrid's mission to convert Scandinavia to Christianity, Winaman and others (Unaman and Sunaman) were attacked and killed by pagan raiders.
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The miracles
Limited information available on this saint.
Why that counted as sanctity
Limited information available on this saint.
Connected on this site
- Sigfrid of Sweden Saint“Winaman (died c.1040) was a nephew and follower of Sigfrid of Sweden (also known as St.” — Wikipedia