Winaman Explained

Winaman (died 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.

He is a Catholic[1] and Orthodox[2] saint, feast day 15 February.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2150 St. Winaman - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
  2. http://www.orthodoxengland.org.uk/saintsw.htm Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome