Saint Boniface of Tarsus

A life of faith

Boniface was an enslaved servant in Aglaia’s Roman household. The account describes both his serious failings and his generosity toward people in need. Sent east to obtain martyrs’ relics, he reached Tarsus and honored persecuted Christians by kissing their chains and wounds. He publicly confessed Christ and was executed. His companions returned his body to Rome.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Boniface invites reflection on turning regret into care for another person. Choose a concrete act of generosity that accompanies a change you need to make.

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