Saint Boniface (Noun)
Meaning
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Saint Boniface was a key figure in the Christianization of Germany and is still revered as a martyr and saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
- The feast day of Saint Boniface is celebrated on June 5, the day of his martyrdom in 754.
- Saint Boniface was born in Wessex, England, around 680 and was educated in a monastery before being sent to Frisia as a missionary.
- The missionary work of Saint Boniface was instrumental in the conversion of many Germanic tribes to Christianity.
- The legacy of Saint Boniface continues to be celebrated in many parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands.