 Odense is the see of the bishop of Funen . Saint Canute 's Cathedral ( Danish : Sankt Knuds Kirke ) was formerly connected with the great Benedictine monastery of the same name , and is one of the largest and finest buildings of its kind in Denmark . Originally dating from 1081 – 1093 , the church was rebuilt in the 13th century in brick in a pure Gothic style . Under the altar lies Canute ( Danish : Knud ) , the patron saint of Denmark and his brother on public display . A large fragment of Byzantine cloth is displayed next to the two skeletons . The cathedral also boasts one of Denmark 's most remarkable altarpieces , a magnificent triptych by Claus Berg . Kings Jens and Christian II are buried in the city . 
