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Tag: St Ansgar
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Ansgar or Anskar
St Ansgar (801 – 865) was born into a noble family near Amiens, France. Following his mother’s early death, he had a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary and his own mother standing beside her; the experience transformed his life. St Ansgar became a monk, teacher, preacher and missionary; the latter at a time of much…
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2nd February: St Ansgar
Featured Saint: St Ansgar (801-865) St Ansgar was born into a noble family near Amiens, France. Following his mothers early death he had a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary and his own mother standing beside her. It is said that the experience transformed his life. He became a teacher, preacher and missionary; the latter at…