Theodgar of Vestervig
SaintJune 24 · †1065
Theodgar of Vestervig († 1065, Jutland) — Saint, missionary. Feast day: 24 June.
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Theodgar of Vestervig was a German missionary from Thuringia who dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith. After completing his theological studies in England, he traveled to Norway to serve at the court of King Olav II Haraldsson. Following the death of the king, he moved to the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. He remained active in his missionary work there until his death, which occurred around June 24, 1065.