The Apostle of the North

St. Anskar of Denmark

c. 801 - 865

Almighty and everlasting God, you sent your servant Anskar

as an apostle to the people of Scandinavia, and enabled him

to lay a firm foundation for their conversion, though he did

not see the results of his labors: Keep your Church from

discouragement in the day of small things, knowing that when

you have begun a good work, you will bring it to a fruitful

conclusion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.