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Saint · † 755
Boniface
Hieromartyr Boniface, Archbishop of Mentz, Apostle of Germany († 755)
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Boniface, Archbishop of Mentz, Apostle of Germany († 755) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 5. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Boniface as a patron when they bear the name Boniface at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Boniface, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.