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'''Saint Ingrid of Skänninge''' (died in [[Skänninge]], 9 September 1282) was a Swedish Roman Catholic saint. She founded the convent of the [[Dominican order]] for women at [[Skänninge]], [[Skänninge Abbey]], in 1272. Her feast day is Sept. 2.<ref>http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=57</ref>
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'''Ingrid of Skänninge''' (died 9 September 1282) was a Swedish [[prior (ecclesiastical)|prioress]]. She founded [[Skänninge Abbey]], a nunnery belonging to the [[Order of Preachers]], in 1272. Her feast day is on 2 September.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=57 |title = St. Ingrid of Sweden – Catholic Online, Saints & Angels}}</ref>

==Life==
==Life==
Ingrid was the daughter of Elof, a nobleman from [[Östergötland]]. She was a member of the family ''Elofssönernas ätt'', and belonged to the elite of the Swedish nobility. She had at least two brothers, Anders and Johan, the latter of whom was a knight of the [[Teutonic Order]]. Her niece, Kristina Johansdotter (d. 1293), was the first spouse of [[Birger Persson]], who became the father of [[Bridget of Sweden]] in his second marriage. It is believed that Ingrid was an inspiration of Bridget.
Ingrid was the daughter of Elof, a nobleman from [[Östergötland]]. She was a member of the family ''Elofssönernas ätt'', and belonged to the elite of the Swedish nobility.<ref name=mapping>[https://saints.dh.gu.se/explore/saints/126 "Ingrid of Skänninge", Mapping Saints]</ref> She had at least two brothers, Anders and Johan, the latter of whom was a knight of the [[Teutonic Order]]. Her niece, Kristina Johansdotter (d. 1293), was the first spouse of Birger Persson, who became the father of [[Bridget of Sweden]] in his second marriage. It is believed that Ingrid was an inspiration of Bridget.


Ingrid married a nobleman referred to as Sir Sigge, who likely died in 1271. After being widowed, Ingrid and her sister Kristina became a part of a circle of pious females around the Dominican monk [[Petrus de Dacia (Swedish monk)|Petrus de Dacia]] in Skänninge. In one of his letters, Petrus de Dacia has left a description of the ascetic life style and mystic revelations of one of his "spiritual daughters" in this circle of women, which likely refers to Ingrid.<ref>Ingrid Elofsdotter, urn:sbl:11967, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Jarl Gallén), hämtad 2015-04-13.</ref>
Ingrid married a nobleman referred to as Sir Sigge, who likely died in 1271. After being widowed, Ingrid and her sister Kristina became a part of a circle of pious females around the Dominican friar [[Petrus de Dacia (Swedish monk)|Petrus de Dacia]] in Skänninge. In one of his letters, Petrus de Dacia has left a description of the ascetic life style and mystic revelations of one of his "spiritual daughters" in this circle of women, which likely refers to Ingrid.<ref>Ingrid Elofsdotter, urn:sbl:11967, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Jarl Gallén), hämtad 2015-04-13.</ref>

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In 1272, this circle of women formed a [[convent]] under the leadership of Ingrid by adopting the habit of the Dominicans and practising its rules.<ref name=mapping/> Ingrid made pilgrimages to [[Santiago de Compostela]], [[Jerusalem]] and [[Rome]]. After the death of her sister, Ingrid applied for formal recognition of her convent. This was granted in 1281, a year before her death.

== Veneration ==
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After her death in 1282, Ingrid's remains became objects of veneration and pilgrimages to the convent. It is possible that her fellow nuns regarded her as a saint already at the time of her death.<ref name=mapping/> At the [[Council of Constance]], an application was made for her [[beatification]]. In 1499, [[Pope Alexander VI]] agreed to the [[Translation (relic)|translation of her relics]], which took place in Skänninge Abbey in 1507.


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In 1272, this circle of women formed an informal convent under the leadership of Ingrid by adopting the habit of the Dominican Order and practicing its rules. Ingrid made pilgrimages to [[Santiago de Compostela]], [[Jerusalem]] and [[Rome]]. After the death of her sister, Ingrid applied for her convent to be given formal recognition. She reached this goal in 1281, one year prior to her death.
==Saint==
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After her death in 1282, Ingrid became object of veneration and pilgrimages to her convent. She was, however, not formally recognized by the Pope as such. When her relative, [[Bridget of Sweden]], was formally recognized by the Pope in 1391, it caused a need to have Ingrid recognized as a saint as well. At the [[Council of Costance]], an application was made for her canonization. In 1499, [[Pope Alexander VI]] agreed to a [[Translation (relic)]], which took place in her convent in 1507.
==Legacy==
==Legacy==
The remains of Ingrid was removed to the [[Vadstena Abbey]] after the [[Swedish Reformation]]. In 1645, the [[skull]] was stolen from the Vadstena church by [[Antoine de Beaulieu]], who believed it to be the skull of [[Bridget of Sweden]]. Antoine de Beaulieu gave the skull to the French ambassador [[Gaspard Coignet de la Thullerie]], who in turn placed it in the church of [[Courson-les-Carrières]] in France. In 1959, it was given to the Brigitinesse abbey of Mary's Refuge in Uden in the Netherlands, where it is exhibited as the skull of Bridget of Sweden.<ref>Birgittas stulna skalle, en kriminalgåta på väg att lösas? - Barbro Lindqvist, Signum</ref><ref>DNA skriver historia - Forskning & Framsteg</ref>
Following the [[Swedish Reformation]], the remains of Ingrid were removed to [[Vadstena Abbey]]. In 1645, the skull was stolen from Vadstena church by [[Antoine de Beaulieu]], who believed it to be the skull of Bridget of Sweden. Antoine de Beaulieu gave Ingrid's skull to the French ambassador Gaspard Coignet de la Thullerie, who in turn placed it in the Church of [[Courson-les-Carrières]] in France. In 1959, it was given to the [[Bridgettines|Bridgettine]] abbey of Mary's Refuge in [[Uden]], where it was exhibited as a relic of Bridget of Sweden.<ref>Birgittas stulna skalle, en kriminalgåta på väg att lösas?, Barbro Lindqvist, Signum</ref><ref>DNA skriver historia – Forskning & Framsteg</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* Carlquist, Gunnar, red (1932). Svensk uppslagsbok. Bd 13. Malmö: Svensk Uppslagsbok AB. sid. 1097
* Carlquist, Gunnar, red (1932). Svensk uppslagsbok. Bd 13. Malmö: Svensk Uppslagsbok AB. sid. 1097
* DNA skriver historia - Forskning & Framsteg
* DNA skriver historia – Forskning & Framsteg
* Birgittas stulna skalle, en kriminalgåta på väg att lösas? - Barbro Lindqvist, Signum
* Birgittas stulna skalle, en kriminalgåta på väg att lösas? – Barbro Lindqvist, Signum
* Ingrid Elofsdotter (Elofssönernas ätt) i Wilhelmina Stålberg, Anteckningar om svenska qvinnor (1864)
* Ingrid Elofsdotter (Elofssönernas ätt) i Wilhelmina Stålberg, Anteckningar om svenska qvinnor (1864)
* Ingrid Elofsdotter, urn:sbl:11967, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Jarl Gallén), hämtad 2015-04-13.
* Ingrid Elofsdotter, urn:sbl:11967, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Jarl Gallén), hämtad 2015-04-13.
* [https://www.dominicanajournal.org/wp-content/files/old-journal-archive/vol33/no4/dominicanav33n4ingridsaintoblivion.pdf Hinnebusch, Frederick. "Ingrid - Saint of Oblivion", ''Dominicana'']


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Latest revision as of 05:33, 3 July 2024

Blessed

Ingrid Elovsodtter

OP
Bornc. 1220
Died9 September 1282
Skänninge, Sweden
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Church of Sweden[1]
Beatified16 March 1499 (cultus confirmation)[2], Old Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Alexander VI
Major shrineSkänninge Abbey
Feast2 September

Ingrid of Skänninge (died 9 September 1282) was a Swedish prioress. She founded Skänninge Abbey, a nunnery belonging to the Order of Preachers, in 1272. Her feast day is on 2 September.[3]

Life

[edit]

Ingrid was the daughter of Elof, a nobleman from Östergötland. She was a member of the family Elofssönernas ätt, and belonged to the elite of the Swedish nobility.[4] She had at least two brothers, Anders and Johan, the latter of whom was a knight of the Teutonic Order. Her niece, Kristina Johansdotter (d. 1293), was the first spouse of Birger Persson, who became the father of Bridget of Sweden in his second marriage. It is believed that Ingrid was an inspiration of Bridget.

Ingrid married a nobleman referred to as Sir Sigge, who likely died in 1271. After being widowed, Ingrid and her sister Kristina became a part of a circle of pious females around the Dominican friar Petrus de Dacia in Skänninge. In one of his letters, Petrus de Dacia has left a description of the ascetic life style and mystic revelations of one of his "spiritual daughters" in this circle of women, which likely refers to Ingrid.[5]

In 1272, this circle of women formed a convent under the leadership of Ingrid by adopting the habit of the Dominicans and practising its rules.[4] Ingrid made pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela, Jerusalem and Rome. After the death of her sister, Ingrid applied for formal recognition of her convent. This was granted in 1281, a year before her death.

Veneration

[edit]

After her death in 1282, Ingrid's remains became objects of veneration and pilgrimages to the convent. It is possible that her fellow nuns regarded her as a saint already at the time of her death.[4] At the Council of Constance, an application was made for her beatification. In 1499, Pope Alexander VI agreed to the translation of her relics, which took place in Skänninge Abbey in 1507.

Legacy

[edit]

Following the Swedish Reformation, the remains of Ingrid were removed to Vadstena Abbey. In 1645, the skull was stolen from Vadstena church by Antoine de Beaulieu, who believed it to be the skull of Bridget of Sweden. Antoine de Beaulieu gave Ingrid's skull to the French ambassador Gaspard Coignet de la Thullerie, who in turn placed it in the Church of Courson-les-Carrières in France. In 1959, it was given to the Bridgettine abbey of Mary's Refuge in Uden, where it was exhibited as a relic of Bridget of Sweden.[6][7]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Helgon- och minnesdagar i Domkyrkan".
  2. ^ "Confirmation of Cultus". newsaints.faithweb.com. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  3. ^ "St. Ingrid of Sweden – Catholic Online, Saints & Angels".
  4. ^ a b c "Ingrid of Skänninge", Mapping Saints
  5. ^ Ingrid Elofsdotter, urn:sbl:11967, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Jarl Gallén), hämtad 2015-04-13.
  6. ^ Birgittas stulna skalle, en kriminalgåta på väg att lösas?, Barbro Lindqvist, Signum
  7. ^ DNA skriver historia – Forskning & Framsteg

Further reading

[edit]
  • Carlquist, Gunnar, red (1932). Svensk uppslagsbok. Bd 13. Malmö: Svensk Uppslagsbok AB. sid. 1097
  • DNA skriver historia – Forskning & Framsteg
  • Birgittas stulna skalle, en kriminalgåta på väg att lösas? – Barbro Lindqvist, Signum
  • Ingrid Elofsdotter (Elofssönernas ätt) i Wilhelmina Stålberg, Anteckningar om svenska qvinnor (1864)
  • Ingrid Elofsdotter, urn:sbl:11967, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Jarl Gallén), hämtad 2015-04-13.
  • Hinnebusch, Frederick. "Ingrid - Saint of Oblivion", Dominicana
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