Saint of the Day for Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015: St. Blaise

Saint of the Day for Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

St. Blaise

Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise‘s feast day because of the Blessing of the Throats that took place on this day. Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat … continue reading

More Saints of the Day

St. Blaise St. Anatolius St. Ansgar St. Anskar St. Berlinda St. Caellainn St. Celerinus St. Deodatus St. Hadelin St. Ia of Cornwall Bl. John Nelson

St. Liafdag St. Lupicinus & Felix St. Margaret of England Bl. Marie Rivier Bl. Odoric of Pordenone St. Oliver St. Philip of Vienne St. Remedius St. Tigides & Remedius St. Werburg St. Werburga

Today’s Birthday: Ansgar (801 CE)

Ansgar (801 CE)

The patron saint of Scandinavia, Ansgar was a missionary and the first archbishop of Hamburg. He was sent by Louis I to help King Harald Christianize Denmark and King Bjorn Christianize Sweden. He initiated a mission to all Scandinavians and Slavs and was appointed archbishop of Hamburg in 832. When Sweden and Denmark returned to paganism by 845, Ansgar thwarted the pagan rebellion. He was recognized as a saint soon after his death. Ansgar is often called the Apostle of what? More… Discuss