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Boniface, Saint, Of Lausanne was a Flemish ecclesiastic of the 13th century, the son of a goldsmith at Cantersteen. He was trained in the Cistercian monastery of Chambre, near Brussels; he afterwards studied, and in 1258 became lecturer on, theology in the University of Paris. After a while his pupils fell off, and he went … Continue reading “Boniface, Saint, Of Lausanne”

Boniface V Pope, elected Dec. 24, 618, on the death of Deodatus, and died Oct. 25, 625. He enacted the decree by which the churches became places of refuge for criminals. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Boniface V (2) Pope, elected Dec. 24, 618, on the death of Deodatus, and died Oct. … Continue reading “Boniface V (2)”

Boniface, Saint missionary Martyr , apostle of Germany . Archbishop of Mainz, born Devonshire, England , 675 ; died Dokkum, Netherlands, 755 . Educated at Exeter, he joined the Benedictine Order at Nutshalling, and was ordained, 705 . In 716 he set out on a missionary journey to Friesland, but was obliged to return because … Continue reading “Boniface, Saint missionary”

Boniface, Saint martyr (Latin: well-doer) Martyr (306 ), died Tarsus, Cilicia. He was steward to the rich Roman lady, Aglae, who sent him to obtain some relics of the martyrs . Arriving in Tarsus, he was tortured and beheaded, for asking the prayers of some Christians who were being put to death. Relics in church … Continue reading “Boniface, Saint martyr”

Boniface, Saint (WINFRID, WYNFRITH). Apostle of Germany, date of birth unknown; martyred 5 June, 755 (754); emblems: the oak, axe, book, fox, scourge, fountain, raven, sword. He was a native of England, though some authorities have claimed him for Ireland or Scotland. The place of his birth is not known, though it was probably the … Continue reading “Boniface, Saint”

Boniface Or Bonifacius, Archbishop Of Mayence the papal Apostle of Germany. His baptismal name was Winfred. He was born at Crediton, England, about 680. At thirty years of age he was ordained priest, and in 716 he passed over into Friesland, to assist the aged Wilbrod, then at Utrecht. He returned shortly after to England, … Continue reading “Boniface Or Bonifacius, Archbishop Of Mayence (2)”

Boniface of Querfurt, Saint (Brun; Boniface) (c.970 -1009 ) Martyr , Archbishop of the Slavs, and second Apostle of the Prussians. In 996 he accompanied Emperor Otto III to Rome, where he became acquainted with Saint Adalbert and Saint Romuald who directed him in the ascetic life. He was consecrated archbishop of the heathen Slavs … Continue reading “Boniface of Querfurt, Saint”

Boniface of Savoy Forty-sixth Archbishop of Canterbury and son of Thomas, Count of Savoy, date of birth uncertain; d. in Savoy, 14 July, 1270. While yet a child he became a Carthusian. In 1234, as sub-deacon, he was elected Bishop of Belley in Burgundy: and, in 1241, administered the Diocese of Valence. His connection with … Continue reading “Boniface of Savoy”

Boniface IX, Pope Reiged from 2 November 1389 to 1 October 1404 . Born c.1356 at Naples , Italy as Pietro Tomacelli; died on 1 October 1404 at Rome, Italy . While pope he recognized Rupert of Bavaria as the ruler of Germany , established the University of Ferrara, and fortified Rome. During his pontificate … Continue reading “Boniface IX, Pope”

Boniface IX Pope, created cardinal in 1381, succeeded Urban VI, Nov. 2, 1389. The cardinals at Avignon at the same time elected Clement VII, afterward Benedict XIII. Boniface quarrelled with Richard of England on the subject of the collation of benefices, and established the perpetual annates. His great passion was to get gold for himself … Continue reading “Boniface IX (2)”