St. 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
- St. Boniface is revered as a notable figure in the conversion of the German tribes to Christianity.
- His veneration and feast day have endured for centuries within the Anglican and Catholic Church communities that revere St. Boniface.
- St. Boniface's missionary efforts can be understood as a turning point in Germanic tribes adopting the Christian faith around the 8th century.
- In recognition of his devotion to spreading Christianity, Pope Eugenius elevated St. Boniface as a martyr.
- A number of Christian institutions and churches have been dedicated to the honor and memory of St. Boniface over the centuries.