The Priest Who Drove in Faith at Borgeby

Värmland · Sweden · Site of legend

On the way to the Christmas service a wheel fell off the cart — but the priest only cried "drive on!", and the devil had to hold the cart up himself.

At Sunne it is told of a priest at Borgeby who, one Christmas morning, was driving to church by cart through the winter. Then one wheel came off, but before the farmhand could set it back the priest cried "drive on!" The cart rolled as true as ever, for it was the devil who had been at work — but now he had to hold the cart up himself until they arrived.

FAQ

Where is The Priest Who Drove in Faith at Borgeby located?

The Priest Who Drove in Faith at Borgeby is in Värmland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.