Saint Boniface
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Boniface 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
Saint Boniface by Cornelis Bloemaert, c. 1630
Prayer card, early 20th century, depicting Boniface leaving England
Saint Boniface felling Donar's Oak
Fulda Sacramentary, Saint Boniface baptising (top) and being martyred (bottom)
Anglo-Saxon mission
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Anglo-Saxon missionaries were instrumental in the spread of Christianity in the Frankish Empire during the 8th century, continuing the work of Hiberno-Scottish missionaries which had been spreading Ce
Echternach Gospels
Willibrord preaching to the Frisians