In a forest near Ringsted in Denmark, Saint Canute, surnamed Lavard, martyr, who, as Duke of Schleswig, held his rule with justice and prudence and fostered piety, and was killed by enemies envious of his authority.
January 7th
Saint Canute Lavard, Martyr
Latin Original
In silva apud Ringstádium in Dánia, sancti Canüáti, cognoménto Lavard, mártyris, qui, dux Slesvicénsis, iustus et prudens principátum ténuit et pietátem fovit, ab hóstibus auctoritátis suze invidis interféctus.