Saint Boniface - Wikipedia Boniface, OSB (born Wynfreth; c 675 [2] –5 June 754) was an English Benedictine monk and leading figure in the Anglo-Saxon mission to the Germanic parts of Francia during the eighth century He organised significant foundations of the church in Germany and was made Archbishop of Mainz by Pope Gregory III
Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr - My Catholic Life! Saint Boniface (named Wynfrid at birth) was born into a noble family in the Kingdom of Wessex in southern England As a youth, Wynfrid was raised in the Catholic faith and received a good education When missionary monks visited his hometown, Wynfrid was inspired to follow their example
Saint Boniface | English Missionary Germanic Reformer - Britannica Saint Boniface ; feast day June 5) was an English missionary and reformer, often called the apostle of Germany for his role in the Christianization of that country Boniface set the church in Germany on a firm course of undeviating piety and irreproachable conduct
Saint Boniface - World History Encyclopedia Saint Boniface (born as Wynfreth, l 672-754) is one of the most famous saints in the Netherlands He helped Pope Gregory II (r 715-731), who was keen to convert pagan Germanic tribes, to achieve his
Saint Boniface - Franciscan Media Boniface, known as the apostle of the Germans, was an English Benedictine monk who gave up being elected abbot to devote his life to the conversion of the Germanic tribes Two characteristics stand out: his Christian orthodoxy and his fidelity to the pope of Rome
St. Boniface (Bishop and Martyr) - Catholic Exchange Commissioned by the pope, Boniface fearlessly preached the Gospel, founded monasteries, and reformed the local clergy One of his most famous acts was publicly cutting down a sacred oak tree dedicated to the god Thor, proving the powerlessness of idols and converting many onlookers
Saint Boniface - CATHOLIC SAINTS Find out about Saint Boniface Concise Biography, Dates, facts and information about Saint Boniface The Roman Catholic Saint Boniface
Boniface - OrthodoxWiki Our father among the saints Boniface (Latin: Bonifacius), (c 672 - June 5, 754 or 755), the Apostle of the Germans, born Winfrid or Wynfrith at Crediton in Devonshire, was a missionary who propagated Christianity in Germany during the 8th century
St. Boniface | EWTN Boniface has been called the pro-consul of the papacy His administrative and organizing genius left its mark on the German Church throughout the Middle Ages Though Boniface was primarily a man of action, his literary remains are extensive
Pope Boniface I - Wikipedia Pope Boniface I (Latin: Bonifatius I) was the bishop of Rome from 28 December 418 to his death on 4 September 422 His election was disputed by the supporters of Eulalius until the dispute was settled by Emperor Honorius