Bishop
Saint Boniface
Saint Boniface, the 'Apostle of the Germans,' evangelized the Germanic tribes and was martyred in Frisia. He established many dioceses.
Patron saint of
Germany, Brewers, Tailors
- Feast
- June 5
- Era
- 8th Century
- Place
- Fulda
At a Glance
Saint Boniface
- Feast Day
- June 5
- Era
- 8th Century
- Primary Place
- Fulda
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Germany, Brewers, Tailors
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Overview
Saint Boniface
Saint Boniface, the 'Apostle of the Germans,' evangelized the Germanic tribes and was martyred in Frisia. He established many dioceses.
Feast day: June 5
Patronage
Germany, Brewers, Tailors
Connected Places
- Fulda, Germany: His burial site
- Dokkum, Netherlands: His martyrdom site
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