Apostle of Germany

Apostle of Germany
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
Instance Hypernyms: ↑missionary, ↑saint

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