Saint Burchard of Würzburg Biography
Saint Burchard of Würzburg Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Germany |
| Date of Death | 754 AD |
| Place of Death | Germany |
| Feast Day | February 2 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Saint Burchard of Würzburg Biography
Burchard of Würzburg was born in a wealthy family. However, he had an early calling to the Church working with the poor. Motivated by Saint Boniface, he became a missionary in Germany.
He became the first Bishop of Würzburg, Franconia where he was consecrated by Saint Boniface in 741 and confirmed by Pope Saint Zachary in 743. Under his ministry, all his Christians converted, and he founded several monasteries for his people.
He promoted devotion to Saint Killian who previously worked in the region. He was a favorite of King Pepin the Short. Burchard chaired the party that sought Pope Zachary‘s decision on the succession of the kingship of the Franks. He resigned his bishop profession in 752 AD and spent the rest of his life in solitude and prayer.
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