Willibrord, St

(658-739) Known as the 'Apostle of Frisia'. Northumbrian by birth he was educated under St Wilfrid at Ripon and went to Frisia as a missionary before being ordained Archbishop of…

(658-739) Known as the ‘ApostleDisciple New Testament term meaning learner or follower and used of the Twelve Apostles as well as of the followers of Jesus in general. See Apostle. of Frisia’. Northumbrian by birth he was educated under St Wilfrid at RiponRipon A cathedral city and market town in North Yorkshire. In the mid-7th century, St Wilfrid (who later became Bishop of York) founded a religious community at Ripon with land granted from the king of Northumbria. Due to Viking incursions, the body of St Cuthbert temporarily resided at Ripon in the 10th century. and went to Frisia as a missionaryMissionary Someone sent out to share religious faith. before being ordained ArchbishopArchbishop Bishop who also presides over a group of dioceses or provinces. of Frisia in 695. FeastFeast Special liturgical celebration to commemorate an event or saint. day 7 November.