Saint Boniface

Saint Boniface

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  • Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop, Martyr

Saint Boniface

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  • Memorial Day / Feast Day of Saint Boniface: June 5
  • Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop, Martyr
  • Date of Birth: Saint Boniface was born 680
  • Date of Death: Saint Boniface died June 5, 754
 
 

The Story and History of Saint Boniface
The story and history of Saint Boniface. Boniface was born at Crediton in Devonshire, England, in the year 680. Some missionaries staying at his father's house spoke to him of heavenly things, and inspired him with a wish to devote himself, as they did, to God. He entered the monastery of Exminster, and was there trained for his apostolic work. His first attempt to convert the pagans in Holland having failed, he went to Rome to obtain the Pope's blessing on his mission, and returned with authority to preach to the German tribes. It was a slow and dangerous task; his own life was in constant peril, while his flock was often reduced to abject poverty by the wandering robber bands. Yet his courage never flagged. He began with Bavaria and Thuringia, next visited Friesland, then passed on to Hesse and Saxony, everywhere destroying the idol temples and raising churches on their site. He endeavored, as far as possible, to make every object of idolatry contribute in some way to the glory of God; on one occasion, having cut down on immense oak which was consecrated to Jupiter, he used the tree in building a church, which he dedicated to the Prince of the Apostles. He was now recalled to Rome, consecrated Bishop by the Pope, and returned to extend and organize the rising German Church. With diligent care he reformed abuses among the existing clergy, and established religious houses throughout the land. At length, feeling his infirmities increase, and fearful of losing his martyr's crown, Boniface appointed a successor to his monastery, and set out to convert a fresh pagan tribe. While St. Boniface was waiting to administer Confirmation to some newly-baptized Christians, a troop of pagans arrived, armed with swords and spears. His attendants would have opposed them, but the Saint said to his followers: "My children, cease your resistance; the long-expected day is come at last. Scripture forbids us to resist evil. Let us put our hope in God: He will save our souls." Scarcely had he ceased speaking, when the barbarians fell upon him and slew him with all his attendants, to the number of fifty-two.

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Feast Day of Saint Boniface
The Feast Day of Saint Boniface is June 5. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.

 

Saint Boniface

  • Short, concise biography of Saint Boniface
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information
  • Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Boniface
  • Memorial, or Feast Day, of Saint Boniface - June 5
  • History, Life, Biography, Dates, Facts and Information
  • Date of Death: June 5, 754
  • Important Dates surrounding the life of Saint Boniface
  • Life History, Story, Biography, Myths and Legends
  • Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop, Martyr
 
 

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