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called "Saint Kjeld's Ark." The "Ark" was destroyed in 1726 when most of Viborg city, including the cathedral, was destroyed by a large fire. "Saint Kjeld Well" is in the crypt's southern chapel, which is the spot where Kjeld was initially buried and was well known for its healing powers – especially
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Some time after, stories of miracles at Kjeld grave began to spread. He was seen as a healer and helper. The sick became healthy after visits to the tomb, and the blind especially seem to have benefited from a visit to the tomb; according to the saint's biography at least twelve people had their
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Annually they celebrated his feast in the city on the 11th of July with processions, religious services, and a large market. Although his cult originated in Viborg, it spread to other dioceses, and he was also known in Sweden and Norway. Other Danish cities venerated St. Kjeld as well, and in
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Kjeld was elected as head of the cathedral chapter school and around 1145 he was elected dean of the canons. Kjeld was apparently a very caring, generous, and compassionate man who gave all he managed for the sick, poor, and needy. It is told in his biography that when Viborg city in 1145 was
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