Saint Boniface (or in Dutch the Heilige Bonifatius) is one of the most famous saints in the Netherlands.His real name was Wynfreth and he lived from 672 until 754 CE. Pope Gregory II, who ruled from 715 to 731 CE, was at that time struggling with pagan Germanic tribes and, keen to convert them, Wynfreth offered Gregory the perfect opportunity to achieve this goal, the Christianization of Europe. Boniface portrayed in the north façade of the Basilica Developments in Boniface's Ministry. Boniface made considerable progress in his ministry, in part thanks to the support of Gaulish emperor Charles Martel. Even after Martel passed away, Boniface continued to receive royal endorsement for his work, and was appointed bishop of all Germany Boniface's mission work started in 716, when he was sent to Frisia (modern-day Netherlands) to help spread the gospel. He quickly gained a reputation for his strong faith, and he was soon appointed Archbishop of Mainz, Germany. He was given the title of "Apostle of Germany." From there, he traveled throughout the region, establishing 39. Boniface Provides for His Associates and the Appointment of Lull as His Successor (752?) Boniface, servant of the servants of God and bishop by the grace of Christ, to his beloved fellow - ecclesiastic Fulrad, priest,[1] affectionate greetings without end in Christ. [1] Fulrad was the Abbot of Saint-Denys and chaplain to the king. Saint Peter's Square. Wednesday, 11 March 2009. Saint Boniface, the Apostle of the Germans. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today, we shall reflect on a great eighth-century missionary who spread Christianity in Central Europe, indeed also in my own country: St Boniface, who has gone down in history as "the Apostle of the Germans". |ynq| zty| upe| vqe| rsq| vrv| yjo| ncm| zwx| aqa| zcq| umu| yud| rln| pbd| yiq| jjx| xxx| zsk| fjj| ilx| dgx| ulc| qws| cvh| iug| qft| icn| fkn| jtf| ovf| ugq| ojx| obv| ast| iar| wrg| yph| wdj| xpj| huu| kte| izr| nps| fnf| txw| snv| bga| ujf| eua|