In accordance with the liturgical tradition, it is not customary to observe a Memorial which falls on Sunday, since the Day of the Lord always takes prescedence. As such, poor Saint Boniface was left aside yesterday in favor of the liturgy proper to the Ascension.
Saint Boniface was born in England, about the year 673. He was first professed in the monastic life at Exeter but in 719 went to Germany to preach the Gospel (see travelling was in his blood). He made many converts there and was consecreated bishop, ruling over the church of Mainz (the diocese still exists today). He attracted many companions with whose help he founded or restored dioceses in Bavaria, Thuringia and Franconia. He also convened councils and ppromulgated laws. While preaching the Gospel to Frisians, Saint Boniface was killed by pagans in 754. His body is buried in the monastery of Fulda.
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