Talk:Eric IX of Sweden

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Eric's Cult Forbidden?

Can we have some documentation on this, the cult being forbidden by ALexander III? The Catholic still celebrates Eric's feast on May 18, and he is listed in the Roman Martyrology. He is venerated as a holy king and a martyr.

Name?

How come the article is named Eric IX of Sweden? Im no expert, but was he really called "IX" during his lifetime? Theres no way that there could have been eight kings named Eric before him, så why the number nine?

According to the namin policy, the name that the person is most known as should be used. In sweden that is "Erik den Helige", but what is it in the rest of the world? I dont know, usually I read swedish history in swedish...

Someone who knows anything about this?

--Screensaver 11:05, 20 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The first Eric to use a serial number was Eric XIV. For the rest before him, they were invented later. Eric IX was earlier known just as king Eric. --Drieakko 11:28, 20 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Note that Eric is not an offical Catholic saint, so calling him saint internationally is somewhat questionable. --Drieakko 11:29, 20 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]