The Island of Selja- A Story of Sunniva

[@bellaveritas2378]

I'm a convert to the Catholic Church. My mothers heritage is Norwegian and my father was Irish/french. Thank you for this post.

[@lorrainemulholland9450]

Thanks very much! Found this very useful.

[@karenkelleher477]

Thank you for this sweet clip. skol

[@lorrainemulholland9450]

I have a short question that I was wondering if you could help me with. Dr alexander O'Hare mentioned in the video that there is an island to the south that 1 of the 3 boats arrived at, when it was separated from the other 2. It was called 'Kinn' but I don't know how to spell that. Could you tell me the correct spelling? Many thanks.

[@rev.davidstrommen6229]

You Spelled it correctly

[@lorrainemulholland9450]

@@rev.davidstrommen6229 Thank you! I actually found that out 2 years ago. I have since had my book published with a story of St Sunniva in it for children age 9+. My book is called Saint Brigid & Other Amazing Irish Women. Thanks for your help. :)

[@rev.davidstrommen6229]

My father’s side of the family is from Selje/Vågsøy and when I lived in Norway I was able to visit the island. It is fascinating.

[@beritwexelsen1317]

Takk

[@cesararancibia5552]

I have a question. Why whould a Irish princes have a norwegian name?

[@alexanderohara1740]

Hi Cesar, Sunniva is actually an Anglo-Saxon name. You can find my article here about the Sunniva cult: www.academia.edu/199816/Constructing_a_Saint_The_Legend_of_St_Sunniva_in_Twelfth_Century_Norway

[@alexanderohara1740]

See also here at 2.07 concerning new book publication on Saint Sunniva: ua-cam.com/video/k1lI9fztQTE/v-deo.html

[@lorrainemulholland9450]

No need to reply-I found an article on Kinn online. I spelt it correctly.