David of Munktorp

David of Munktorp
statue on the baptismal font in Munktorp Church

Saint David (David av Munktorp) was an Anglo-Saxon monk of the 11th century.^[1]

David was sent as a missionary to Sweden by Saint Sigfrid of Växjö along with Saint Botvid and Saint Eskil. The missionaries David, Eskil, and Botvid preached chiefly in Södermanland and Västmanland, in the area of Lake Mälaren. ^[2][3]

Munktorp Church
Västmanland County
Sweden

David is associated with Munktorp, a village situated in Köping Municipality, in Västmanland County. He reportedly originated Munktorp Church (Munktorps kyrka). The original church structures, known as David's Church (Davidskyrkan), are believed to date to about the year 1055. Munktorp Church is in Västerås diocese, northeast of Köping, Sweden. ^[4]

David became known as the Västmanland apostle (Västmanlands apostel). David sought to become a martyr but died peacefully in 1082 of old age. After his death, his remains were buried in Munktorps kyrka. David was canonized as a saint after his death.

References

1. ^ Sweden (The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 14. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1912)
2. ^ Eskil (The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company), retrieved 2008-05-15
3. ^ Munktorp (Köpings kommun)
4. ^ Munktorps kyrka (Köpings kommun)

External links

• Munktorps kyrka, Köping