Our Patron Saint

Saint Boniface

Winfrid 672-754 A.D.

Saint Boniface was a Christian missionary to the Frankish Empire during the 8th century. He died a martyrs death at the hands of the people he was trying to save. In 723, Boniface chopped down a tree that had been dedicated to the Norse God Thor near the town of Fritzlar in northern Hesse. He did this with the Prophet Elijah in mind. Boniface first called upon Thor to strike him down if he cut the tree. Church tradition teaches that Boniface started to chop the oak down, when suddenly a great wind, as if by miracle, blew the ancient oak over. When Thor did not strike him down, the people converted to Christianity. He built a chapel from its wood at the site where today stands the cathedral of Fritzlar. Later he established the first bishopric in Germany north of the old Roman Limes at the Frankish fortified settlement of Büraburg, on a prominent hill facing the town across the Eder River. The chopping of Thor's Oak is commonly regarded as the beginning of German Christianization. Saint Boniface is one of few saints who is recognized by all branches of the Catholic Church. Saint Boniface is a Holy example of Christian love and boldness. One that we strive to emulate.

Saint Boniface Mission

Joyfully Striving to Serve Our Heavenly Father by Bringing Worship and Service to the Lost and Forgotten