Saint Boniface
Feast day: June 5
Apostle of Germany and martyr — feast on June 5.
Saint Boniface was born in Wessex, England, around 675, named Winfrid.
He left comfortable monastic life to evangelize the peoples of Germany.
He became archbishop of Mainz, reformed the local Church, and organized Christian communities.
He died martyred in 754 in Friesland while proclaiming the Gospel.
His liturgical feast is June 5. He is invoked for missionaries, evangelizers, and Christian unity.
Dedicated prayer
To the apostle of Germany and martyr, we ask courage to proclaim the Gospel and fidelity to the Church.
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