Anglo-Saxon England

Boniface and the English Missions

Feb 15, 2023

Boniface, a West Saxon missionary, left an indelible mark on many peoples and countries in Germany and Austria. The podcast discusses Boniface's international impact, his interactions with popes and kings, and his role in spreading Christianity across Europe.

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Quick takeaways

Boniface's missionary work included converting pagans and establishing true bishops in the Frankish Church.

Boniface's influence extended beyond missionary work, as he established cultural centers and is remembered as a saint in multiple countries.

Deep dives

Boniface's Missionary Work in Germany

Boniface, a West Saxon monk, embarked on a missionary journey to Frisia and later Germany, converting pagans to Christianity. He famously chopped down a sacred oak tree, which led to the conversion of locals.

Introduction

3min

Early English Missions in Frisia and Boniface's Mission to Germania

8min

Building an Alliance and Promoting Reform in the Frankish Church

3min

The Life and Legacy of Boniface: English Missionary and Archbishop

5min

Boniface and the Role of Anglo-Saxon Missionaries in Europe

2min

The period of West Saxon consolidation under Ine had major implications not just for Wessex but for peoples elsewhere in Britain and even on the Continent. One man who embodies the international impact of Ine’s reign is Boniface, a West Saxon who devoted his life to missionary work in what is today Germany and Austria. A product of Wessex’s western expansion, Boniface’s eventful life brought him into contact with popes and kings and saw him leave an indelible mark on many of the peoples and countries of Europe’s Germanic centre.

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Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening

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