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March 26 · Optional · White

St Ludger of Münster

(c. 742–809) Frisian missionary trained at York under Alcuin, who evangelized the Saxons Charlemagne had conquered, preferring persuasion to the sword. First bishop of Münster, he founded the abbey of Werden and died after preaching twice that Sunday.

When is the feast of St Ludger of Münster?

The feast is celebrated on March 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Ludger of Münster?

The feast of St Ludger of Münster is celebrated on March 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Ludger of Münster?

(c. 742–809) Frisian missionary trained at York under Alcuin, who evangelized the Saxons Charlemagne had conquered, preferring persuasion to the sword. First bishop of Münster, he founded the abbey of Werden and died after preaching twice that…

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