Saint BonifaceThis great apostle of Germany, born in Wessex, UK, between 672 and 680. When he was little, and some missionaries, and for some time stayed at home. She told the children about their work. He was very pleased and encouraged by the good news for people. Boniface has decided in his heart that he would like to receive them when they grow up. While he was still young, the nuns went to school for learning. A few years later became a popular teacher. When he was ordained a priest, he was so powerful preacher because he was full of enthusiasm.
Saint Boniface want all have the opportunity to know and love Christ and His Church. Missionary in the western part of Germany. Pope Gregory in the 11 blessed him and sent him on this mission. Boniface people with great success. It is pleasant and kind. In addition, a man of great courage. Sometimes, to prove that the pagan gods were false, it is somewhat fat. A large oak tree, oak of Thor ". If pagans believed sacred to the gods. Before a large crowd, Boniface struck a tree several times with an ax. A large tree fell. It was recognized that the false pagan gods, when nothing happened with Boniface.
Wherever he preached, and the new members were received into the church. In his life, Boniface converting large numbers of people. Instead of statues of pagan gods and built temples and monasteries. In 732, the new Pope, St. Gregory III Bonifatius made a bishop, and gave him a mission. The state of Bavaria, which part of Germany today. And some of his friends that he went to take advantage of the real people of faith. Here the holy bishop was very successful.
Then one day, and was preparing to confirm some converts. The group of fierce fighters raided the camp. Saint Boniface would not allow his friends to protect him. "God tells us to repay evil with good." "This is a day of waiting for a long time. Trust in God, and it will have on us." Barbara was attacked, and Boniface was the first victim. He died a martyr 5 / 754. He was buried in the famous monastery, which was launched in Fulda, Germany. This is what they want.
Saint George
Saint George is the saints of England. The logo, a red cross on a white background is the flag of England and part of the British flag. St George's emblem was adopted by Richard the Lion Heart, and brought to England in the 12 century and atheist. King of the soldiers of Ulster in the battle to avoid confusion.
St. George is believed to be born in Cappadocia (now Eastern Turkey) in 270 BC. He was a Christian. At the age of seventeen, and joined the Roman army and soon became known for his courage. Served under the pagan emperor, but never forgot the Christian faith.
When the pagan Emperor Diocletian began the persecution of Christians, St. George with the Emperor to spare their lives. However, St. George's appeal will be heeded, and that he believed that the Emperor Diocletian tried to make St. George's denial of their faith in Christ, and why. St. George has shown the courage and confidence, and finally beheaded near Lydda in Palestine, in the April 23 303
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Michael the Archangel LRA leader the devil during the uprising. Fidelity is common for Muslims, Christians and Hebrew, and there in the writings of all cultures. Consideration angel of Israel, and the guard and protector of the church. Daniel in the book (12:1), and Michael called to defend the church against the anti-Christ. Feast of Saint Michael, the shadow years of the appearance of angels to a man named GARGAN to 492 in Mount Gargano near Manfredonia in southern Italy. GARGAN grazing and other livestock on the mountain, and the bull entered the place he hid in a cave. The shares shot in the cave, but turned and injury to Archer. Cowherds went to the bishop who ordered three days of post and prayer, to seek an explanation for a mystery. At the end of three days, seems to be Michael Bishop and the church built in honor of the Holy Angels in the cave. If you find medals or holy cards "effect" Michael is probably chips of rock from the cave, or pieces of cloth that have touched them.
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