Boniface (born Wynfreth; c. 675 [2] – 5 June 754) 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 Germany and was made bishop of Mainz by Pope Gregory III.

Saint Boniface ; feast day June 5) was an English missionary and reformer, often called the apostle of Germany for his role in the Christianization of that country. Boniface set the church in Germany on a firm course of undeviating piety and irreproachable conduct.

2 days ago · Boniface was one of the stars through the early months of Leverkusen's unbeaten domestic 2023-24 season, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists across all competitions. However, the striker has ...

Victor Okoh Boniface (born 23 December 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team.

3 days ago · Boniface joined Leverkusen from Belgium Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023. Last season, the 24-year-old registered 21 goals and 10 assists in 34 games as Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen won ...

Pope Boniface I (Latin: Bonifatius I) was the bishop of Rome from 28 December 418 to his death on 4 September 422. His election was disputed by the supporters of Eulalius until the dispute was settled by Emperor Honorius.Boniface was active in maintaining church discipline, and he restored certain privileges to the metropolitical sees of Narbonne and Vienne, exempting them from any subjection ...

Aug 5, 2014 · Saint Boniface (born as Wynfreth, l. 672-754) is one of the most famous saints in the Netherlands. He helped Pope Gregory II (r. 715-731), who was keen to convert pagan Germanic tribes, to achieve his...

Jun 5, 2024 · Saint Boniface, born around 675 AD in Wessex, England, became one of the most influential missionaries and martyrs in the history of the Church. Originally named Winfrid, he received his early education in monasteries, eventually becoming a monk himself.

Saint Boniface (c. 672 – June 5, 754), the "Apostle of the Germans," was a missionary who propagated Christianity among Franks and Saxons of northern Europe during the eighth century C.E. He is the patron saint of Germany and the Netherlands .

Saint Boniface, (born 675, Wessex, Eng.—died June 5, 754, Dokkum, Frisia; feast day June 5), English missionary and reformer. Originally named Wynfrith, he became a Benedictine monk and then a priest.