David of Munktorp

Who is David of Munktorp?

Saint David was an Anglo-Saxon monk of the 11th century.

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.

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

David became known as the Västmanland apostle. 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.