Catholic Saints St. Boniface
Jun 5, 2025
John Sehorn, an academic dean at the Augustine Institute and expert on Catholic saints, dives into the life of St. Boniface, the
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Early English Christianity Isolation
- Christianity in England was early established but became isolated after Rome withdrew in 410.
- This disconnection led to chaotic faith practices and lost contact with the Catholic Church.
Boniface Builds on Augustine's Work
- Augustine of Canterbury re-evangelized England starting in the late 6th century.
- St. Boniface later built on Augustine's foundation to evangelize and reform Germany in the 8th century.
Felling the Oak of Thor
- Boniface famously felled the sacred Oak of Thor around 723 to challenge pagan worship.
- This event proved the power of the Christian God and helped convert locals away from idolatry.