Ansgar

[ ans-gahr ]

/ ˈæns gɑr /

SaintApostle of the North,801–865, French Benedictine priest and missionary: patron saint of Scandinavia.

Also Ans·kar

[an-skahr] /ˈæn skɑr/.

Example sentences from the Web for ansgar

In 848 Ansgar made a pompous visit to Sweden again with costly presents and letters, and reopened the field for missionary work.

The Rise of the Mediaeval Church |Alexander Clarence Flick
William retired to Berkhamsted, and is said to have sent a private message to Ansgar asking for his support.

The Story of London |Henry B. Wheatley
So I sat in the church of Ansgar among the other heathen and heard somewhat.

Wulfric the Weapon Thane |Charles W. Whistler
Accordingly in 829 Ansgar, expelled from Denmark, went to Sweden where he laboured two years with some success.

The Rise of the Mediaeval Church |Alexander Clarence Flick

Ansgar was successful in the proceedings, and his cause was then brought before the Thing (or Assembly) for deliberation.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson