Catholic Saint
St. Ansgar
“The 'Apostle of the North' who brought Christianity to Scandinavia and served as the first Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen.”
Feast Day: February 3
Biography
St. Ansgar was a Frankish monk who became the first Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen and dedicated his life to evangelizing Scandinavia. He established the first Christian churches in Denmark and Sweden, enduring raids, setbacks, and the destruction of his mission by Vikings. Despite these challenges, he persevered in his missionary work.
Prayer to St. Ansgar
One miracle I would ask of God: that by His grace He would make me a good man.