St. Nithard
Nithard of Corbie, OSB
Feast day: February 4
Died 845.
Saint Nithard was a monk at Corbie in Saxony and a companion of Saint Ansgar, whom he followed to Sweden as a missionary. He was martyred there by the pagan natives
Benedictine monk and martyr. Originally a monk at Corbie, Saxony, in modem Germany, he became a companion of St. Ansgar and followed in his footsteps, preaching among the pagans of Scandinavia. He was martyred by the Swedes.
Nithard of Corbie, OSB
Feast day: February 4
Died 845.
Saint Nithard was a monk at Corbie in Saxony and a companion of Saint Ansgar, whom he followed to Sweden as a missionary. He was martyred there by the pagan natives
Benedictine monk and martyr. Originally a monk at Corbie, Saxony, in modem Germany, he became a companion of St. Ansgar and followed in his footsteps, preaching among the pagans of Scandinavia. He was martyred by the Swedes.
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