Thorlak Thorhallsson is the patron saint of Iceland. He was Bishop of Skálholt from 1178 until his death. Thorlak's relics were translated to the Cathedral of Skalholt in 1198, not long after his successor, Páll Jónsson, announced at the Althing that vows could be made to Thorlak.

December 23

• Iceland
• fishermen
• Catholics of Scandinavia
• Autistic people from Prešov

1193-12-23

Canonized

14 January 1984

Pope John Paul II

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