St. Ansgar
"Apostle of the North," a Frankish Benedictine missionary who preached in Denmark and Sweden in the 9th century; founded the first Christian church in Sweden and served as Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen. Feast February 3.
Life & Times
Also known as: Oscar; Anskar · Born: 801 · Died: 865 · From: France / Germany / Denmark / Sweden.
Patronage
St. Ansgar is invoked as the patron of scandinavia, denmark, sweden, missionaries. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Ansgar, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.