The Priest of Särestad Freed from Satan, Flakeberg

Västergötland · Sweden · Church

A priest in Särestad wrestled with Satan himself – and an old legend recalls his deliverance.

In Flakeberg parish the tale was preserved of how the priest of Särestad was freed from Satan. The full text has not yet been transcribed, but the legend follows the Västergötland pattern in which a learned priest falls into conflict with the Evil One and at last overcomes him with God's help. The place is tied to the memory of this spiritual struggle.

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The Priest of Särestad Freed from Satan, Flakeberg is in Västergötland, Sweden.

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