Ólavsøka
Ólavsøka


July 28, 2025

Today, the people of the Faroe Islands celebrate Ólavsøka. The literal meaning is "Olaf's Vigil", originating from the death of Saint Olaf at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. Vøka comes from the Old Norse Vaka, which was a religious celebration which always lasted two days. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Olaf #Faroe #July 28

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