Olof Sundby

OLOF SUNDBY

Born: December 6, 1917 in Karlskoga, Sweden
Deceased: December 8, 1996 in Lund, Sweden

Bishop of Växjö, 1970–1972
Archbishop of Uppsala, 1972–1983

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Origin/meaning

The Axe in the Personal Arms is the symbol of St Olof, and thus alludes to the First Name of the Bishop. The Motto translates as "Truth will set you free".

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