Feast: St. Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg — 3 February 2026

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St. Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg

3 February 2026

St. Anskar was a devoted missionary who spread the Gospel in Denmark and Sweden, facing many challenges and obstacles along the way. His unwavering faith and determination to share the love of Christ serve as an inspiration to all believers. Let us reflect on his example and strive to be courageous and steadfast in our own faith journeys.

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"Dear Lord, we thank you for the life and ministry of St. Anskar. May we be filled with the same zeal and passion for spreading your Word to all corners of the earth. Grant us the strength and courage to overcome any obstacles that stand in our way, just as St. Anskar did. Amen."

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St. Anskar (801–865) was a missionary who played a key role in the Christianization of Denmark and Sweden. He was appointed the first Archbishop of Hamburg in 831, and he devoted his life to spreading the Gospel in the northern regions of Europe. St. Anskar faced many challenges and setbacks in his mission work, but he never wavered in his faith and commitment to Christ. He is remembered as a great evangelist and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

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