Ansgar
Apostle
Commemorated February 3 · September 8
Our father among the saints Ansgar (also Anskar or Oscar ), Apostle of the North and Enlightener of Denmark and Sweden, ( September 8 (?), 801 – February 3 , 865) was archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen. His feast day is celebrated on the date of his repose, February 3.
Troparion
O holy apostle Ansgar, entreat the Merciful God that He may grant the remission of sins to our souls.
Kontakion
As a most bright star the church hath for ever acquired thee, O apostle Ansgar, being enlightened with the grant of a multitude of thy miracles wherefore we call unto Christ: Save, O Greatly-merciful, those who in faith honour the memory of Thine apostle.
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