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Saint Willibrord, evangelizing to the farthest reaches of the North
Saint Willibrord, an English monk and Bishop of Utrecht in the 8th century, evangelized Frisia and Denmark with patience and gentleness. Founder of Echternach Abbey, he united faith and civilization, supported by the Frankish court. His mission inspires peace, fidelity, and attentiveness in the proclamation of the Gospel to the farthest reaches of the North.
