Var Maurus eller Maura Nærøy kirkes dedikasjonshelgen? Og litt om Maurus-legendens utvikling

Abstract

This article argues that St. Maurus was the patron saint of nærøy county church. The development of the legend and spread of the cult of St. Maurus is discussed, as well as the relationship between the saints’ sagas of Benedict and Maurus.