Boniface 5 (Male) Archbishop and martyr, d.755
l vii-m viii

Willibald.VitBonifatii 2 (the fiery passions of youth and the fleshly lusts whcih at first made violent assaults upon him lost their power through his ceaseless vigilance)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 2 (he was an example to all both in word, deed, faith and purity)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 3 (he gave himself up to almsgiving and works of mercy)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 3 (he subdued himself by fasting and abstinence to such a degree that he drank neither wine nor beer)

Gregory II.Ep.T12 (devout)

Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 18 (filled with the grace of piety and sacred learning)

Gregory II.Ep.T20 (a man of approved faith and character)

Boniface.Ep.T32 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T46 (servant of the aposotlic see)

Torhthelm.Ep.T47 (most sweet and sincere)

[Lull].Ep.T103 p. 226 (Your Holiness)

other (1)

Daniel.Ep.T64 p. 133 (Your Excellence)

piety (56)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 1 (man of God)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 2 (he modelled his behaviour on the lives of the early saints, submitted with due humility to the regulations of the fathers of the monastery)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 16 (man of God)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 26 (virtue and perseverance in the work of the Lord)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 28 (servant of God)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45 (servant of the Lord)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 49 (the man of God)

Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 105 (man of God)

Boniface.Ep.T10 p. 8 (one of the least in Christ Jesus)

Daniel.Ep.T11 (servant of God)

Bugga.Ep.T15 (venerable servant of God)

Gregory II.Ep.T17 (most reverend)

Gregory II.Ep.T17 (servant of God)

Charles Martel.Ep.T22 (apostolic man in Christ)

Daniel.Ep.T23 p. 38 (revered and beloved)

Gregory II.Ep.T24 p. 41 (most reverend and holy)

Gregory III.Ep.T28 p. 49 (most reverend and holy)

Boniface.Ep.T30 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T31 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T33 p. 56 (humble servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T34 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T35 (humble servant of the servants of God)

Sigebald.Ep.T36 (most reverend )

Boniface.Ep.T38 (humble servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T40 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T41 (servant of the servants of God)

Gregory III.Ep.T43 (most reverend)

Boniface.Ep.T48 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 80 (servant of the servants of God)

Gemmulus.Ep.T54 (most holy, excellent and beloved father)

Zacharias.Ep.T57 p. 102 (most reverend and holy)

Zacharias.Ep.T58 p. 106 (most reverend and holy)

Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59 p. 109 (most reverend and holy)

Boniface.Ep.T59 p. 110 (a humble servant of the servants of God)

Zacharias.Ep.T60 p. 120 (most reverend and holy)

Zacharias.Ep.T61 p. 125 (most reverend and holy)

Gemmulus.Ep.T54 (most holy master endowed with apostolic virtues)

Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 129 (servant of the servants of God)

Daniel.Ep.T64 p. 132 (most reverend lord)

Boniface.Ep.T66 (servant of the servants of God)

Zacharias.Ep.T68 (most reverend and holy)

Boniface.Ep.T69 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T74 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 156 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T76 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 212 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T94 p. 214 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T95 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T96 (servant of the servants of God)

Cena.Ep.T97 (reverend)

Cena.Ep.T97 (lover of Christ)

[Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220 (reverend)

Boniface.Ep.T99 (servant of the servants of God)

Boniface.Ep.T104 (humble servant of the servants of God)

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239 (distinguished searcher of the heavenly Scriptures and famous soldier of Christ)

Cynewulf.Ep.T139 (most reverend and holy)

religion (2)

Zacharias.Ep.T52 (most holy man)

Boniface. Ep.T108 (disciple of the Roman church)

reputation (6)

Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21 (venerable)

Torhthelm.Ep.T47 (Your excellency)

Torhthelm.Ep.T47 (Your eminence)

Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 78 (venerable)

Ingalice.Ep.T72 (venerable)

�lfwald .Ep.T81 (illustrious and reverend master)

saintly status (70)

Anon.HagiogListPhil1869 274 (5 June) (Martyr)

Bede.Mart 103.B2.2 bis (holy)

Anon.HagiogListPhil1869 (holy)

Anon.VitAlcuini 11 (holy)

Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4 (that faithful and blessed servant of Christ, the holy Boniface 5)

Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4 (holy)

Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 6 (holy)

Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 8 (holy)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 9 (holy martyr)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 10 (most blessed man)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 13 (saint)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 17 (blessed)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 19 (holy martyr)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 21 (saint)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 21 (martyr)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 23 (holy martyr)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 23 (blessed martyr )

Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol. (St Boniface 5 the martyr)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 1 (saint)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 3 (venerable St Boniface 5)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 15 (holy man)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 18 (holy man)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 24 (holy servant of God)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 26 (holy man)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 31 (of high holiness)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 38 (holy man)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 43 (saint)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 51 (martyr)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 52 (blessed)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 9 (blessed man)

Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 104 (saint)

Anon.VitLebuini 2 ()

Annals.RegFranc ()

Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Line 3 (Martyr)

Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Lines 1-2 (a father outstanding for his kindly merits)

Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Line 3 (holy)

Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Line 4 (The blessed earth, very rich with the blood of holy men [sc. Boniface 5 and Anonymi 1201])

Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Line 14 (These chapels are consecrated to them [sc. Paul and Boniface 5])

Annals.ContBedae 574.754 (held status of Martyr / Martyr)

Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 404 line 20) (holy)

Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 405 line 1) (most holy)

CalendHampson 247 (the lofty saint)

Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 18 (holy)

Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 21 (most blessed lord)

Gregory II.Ep.T25 (most holy)

Gregory II.Ep.T26 p. 44 (most reverend and holy)

Gregory III.Ep.T42 (most holy)

Gregory III.Ep.T45 (most reverend and holy)

Torhthelm.Ep.T47 (Your holiness)

Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86 (most reverend and holy)

Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86 (Your Holiness)

Zacharias.Ep.T52 (most holy and reverend)

Zacharias.Ep.T53 (most holy and reverend)

Zacharias.Ep.T77 p. 160 (Your Holiness)

Theophylactus.Ep.T85 (most holy)

Benedict.Ep.T90 (Your Holiness)

�thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229 (most holy lord)

Lull.Ep.T110 (saint)

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239 (of blessed memory)

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239 (martyr)

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 240 (a festival day of him was decided at a general synod. It had to be celebrated solemnly with an annual observance. They wanted to have him as a special patron, with Gregory and Augustine.)

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 243 (blessed)

Milred.Ep.T112 p. 243 (most holy and blessed father)

Milred.Ep.T112 p. 244 (martyr)

Milred.Ep.T112 p. 244 (of holy memory)

Cyneheard.Ep.T114 (confessor of Christ worth canonizing)

Bregowine.Ep.T117 (blessed pater)

Bregowine.Ep.T117 (blessed martyr of Christ)

Lull.Ep.T128 (most holy man and martyr)

Anon.VitWillehadi 2 (martyr)

stated health (4)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 44 (weak and decrepit)

Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 131 (his eyes were growing dim)

Zacharias.Ep.T80 p. 180 (bodily infirmities)

Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 213 (infirmities)

wealth (1)

Anon.VitLebuini 2 (a poor pilgrim at the start of his travels)

Education (4)

continual studies annd protracted endeavours in the literary field: Willibald.VitBonifatii 2

he became proficient not only in grammar and rhetoric , but also in the literala and spiritual exposition of the Bible: Willibald.VitBonifatii 2

student of sacred literature: Gregory II.Ep.T12

learned in doctrine: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21

Authorship (51)

Author of a letter to Nithard 1 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T9 pp. 4-7

Author of a letter to Eadburg 4 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T10 pp. 8-15

Author of a letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1 (Letter): Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21

Author of a letter to Bugga [= Eangyth 1] (Letter): Bugga.Ep.T15

Author of an oath to Pope Gregory 3 (Oath): Boniface.Ep.T16

Author of a report on his [sc. Boniface 5's] mission (Report): Gregory II.Ep.T24 p. 42

Author of a letter to Gregory 2 (Letter): Gregory II.Ep.T26 p. 44

Author of a letter to Bugga [= Eangyth 1] (or Heahburg 1) (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T27

Author of a letter to Gregory 3 (Letter): Gregory III.Ep.T28 p. 49

Author of a letter to Eadburg 4 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T30

Author of a letter to an anonymous brother (Anonymous 835) (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T31

Author of a letter to Pehthelm 1 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T32

Author of a letter to Nothhelm 2 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Author of a letter to Duddo 1 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T34

Author of a letter to Eadburg 4 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T35

Author of a letter to Tatwin 1 and others (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T40

Author of a letter to Geppan 1 and others (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T41

Author of a report to Gregory 3 on the success of the mission (Letter): Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 72

Author of a letter to all Anglo-Saxons (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T46

Author of a letter to Grifo (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T48

Author of a letter to Zacharias (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T50 pp. 80-6

Author of a letter to Gemmulus (Letter): Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Author of several letters to Zacharias (Letter): Zacharias.Ep.T57 p. 103

Author of a letter to Zacharias suggesting that the pallium should be delivered to Grimo alone, and not to Abel or Hartbert (Letter): Zacharias.Ep.T58 pp. 106-7

Author of a letter to Zacharias concerning two false priests, Adelbert and Clemens (Letter): Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59 p. 109

Author of a letter to Zacharias concerning two false priests, Adelbert and Clemens (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T59 pp. 110-12

Author of a letter to Gemmulus (Letter): Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Author of a letter to Daniel (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T63 pp. 129-32

Author of a letter to Eadburg (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T65

Author of a letter to an anonymous nun (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T66

Author of a letter to Leobgyda, Tecla and Cynehild (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T67

Author of a letter to �thelbald (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T69

Author of a letter to �thelbald (Letter): Boniface-others.Ep.T73 pp. 146-55

Author of a letter to Herefrith (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T74

Author of a letter to Ecgberht (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T75 156-8

Author of a letter to �thelbald (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 157

Author of a Letter to Hw�tberht (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T76

Author of a letter to Cuthbert (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T78 pp. 161-70

Author of a letter to Zacharias (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 191-4

Author of a letter to Zacharias (Letter): Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 194

Author of a letter to Benedict (Letter): Benedict.Ep.T90

Author of a letter to Archbishop Ecgberht (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T91 pp. 206-8

Author of a letter to Fulred (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T93 pp. 212-4

Author of a letter to Bugga (or Heahburg) (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T94

Author of a letter to Regebert (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T95

Author of a letter to Leobgyda (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T96

Author of a letter to Denehard (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T99

Author of a letter to Optatus (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T106

Author of a letter to King Pippin (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T107

Author of a letter to Pope Stephen II (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T109

Office (115)

Archbishop (29)

Bede.Mart 103.B.2 (Archbishop among the Frisians)

Rudolf.VitLeobae 17

Willibald.VitBonifatii 1

Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 39

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 41

Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 105

Anon.VitLebuini 2

Annals.RegFranc

Sigebald.Ep.T36

Boniface.Ep.T46

Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 78

Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Carloman.Councils.T56 p. 99

Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59

Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Daniel.Ep.T64 p. 132

Boniface-others.Ep.T73 p. 146

�lfwald .Ep.T81

Zacharias.Ep.T82 p. 184

Theophylactus.Ep.T84

Benedict.Ep.T90

Wiehtberht.Ep.T101

[Lull].Ep.T103

�thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Lull.Ep.T110

Cyneheard.Ep.T114

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.6.1

Bishop (63)

Anon.HagiogListPhil1869 274 (5 June)

Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Rudolf.VitLeobae 9

Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 29

Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 31

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 43

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 49

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 51

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 55

Anon.VitLebuini 2 (bishop of Mainz)

LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 397, l. 10: Gregory II, 3

Annals.ContBedae 574.754 (Bishop of the Franks)

Boniface.Ep.T16

Gregory II.Ep.T17

Gregory II.Ep.T18 p. 31

Gregory II.Ep.T18 pp. 31-2

Gregory II.Ep.T19

Gregory II.Ep.T20

Gregory III.Ep.T21

Charles Martel.Ep.T22

Daniel.Ep.T23 p. 38

Gregory II.Ep.T24 p. 41

Gregory II.Ep.T25

Gregory II.Ep.T26 p. 44

Boniface.Ep.T27

Gregory III.Ep.T28 p. 49

Gregory III.Ep.T42

Gregory III.Ep.T43

Gregory III.Ep.T44

Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 71

Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86

Zacharias.Ep.T52

Zacharias.Ep.T58 p. 106

Zacharias.Ep.T60 p. 120

Zacharias.Ep.T61 p. 125

Boniface.Ep.T65

Zacharias.Ep.T68

Zacharias.Ep.T77 p. 159

Anon.Ep.T79

Zacharias.Ep.T80 p. 172

Zacharias.Ep.T80 p. 180

�lfwald .Ep.T81

Theophylactus.Ep.T84

Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 194

Zacharias.Ep.T88

Zacharias.Ep.T89 p. 203

Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 206

Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 212

Cena.Ep.T97

[Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220

Boniface.Ep.T106

Boniface.Ep.T107

Boniface. Ep.T108

Milred.Ep.T112 p. 243

Bregowine.Ep.T117

Cynewulf.Ep.T139

Anon.VitWillehadi 2

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.6.2

NorthernAnnals.FirstSet 41

Legate (15)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 41

Boniface.Ep.T46

Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 83

Boniface.Ep.T65

Boniface.Ep.T67

Boniface-others.Ep.T73 p. 146

Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 157

Boniface.Ep.T78 p. 161

Zacharias.Ep.T80 p. 180

Zacharias.Ep.T82 p. 184

Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 192

Boniface.Ep.T91 pp. 206-7

Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-5

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 242

Prelate (2)

Sigebald.Ep.T36

Ingalice.Ep.T72

Priest (6)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 3

Daniel.Ep.T11

Gregory II.Ep.T12

Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14

Bugga.Ep.T15

Zacharias.Ep.T77 p. 160

Occupation (8)

Monk (2)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 1

Willibald.VitBonifatii 2

Teacher (6)

Willibald.VitBonifatii 2

Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Line 13

Boniface.Ep.T34

[Lull].Ep.T103 p. 225

Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239

Status (1)

Martyr (1)

CalMetrEbor 33

Personal Relationship (179)

Boniface 5 Beloved (General relationship) of ~ (2)

of Cena 1: Cena.Ep.T97

of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 226

~ Beloved (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (3)

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Theophylactus.Ep.T85

Heahburg 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T94

Deneheard 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T99

Boniface 5 Brother (Honorific kinship) of ~ (34)

of Ecgburg 2: Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 19

of Eangyth 1: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 22

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T17

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T18 p. 31

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T19

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T20

of Gregory 3: Gregory III.Ep.T21

of Daniel 1: Daniel.Ep.T23 p. 38

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T24 p. 41

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T25

of Gregory 2: Gregory II.Ep.T26 p. 44

of Gregory 3: Gregory III.Ep.T28 p. 49

of Leobgyda 1: Leobgyda.Ep.T29

of Gregory 3: Gregory III.Ep.T42

of Gregory 3: Gregory III.Ep.T43

of Gregory 3: Gregory III.Ep.T44

of Gregory 3: Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 71

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T52

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T53

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T57 p. 102

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T58 p. 106

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59 p. 109

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T60 p. 120

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T61 p. 125

of Daniel 1: Daniel.Ep.T64 p. 132

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T68

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T77 p. 159

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T80 p. 172

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T82 p. 184

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 194

of Zacharias 1: Zacharias.Ep.T88

of Missing Person: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86

of Missing Person: Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 194

~ Brother (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (15)

Anonymi 777: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 50

Nursling 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 18

Nithard 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T9 p. 4

Anonymous 835: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T31

Pehthelm 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T32

Beorhtwald 6: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T33 p. 57

Aldherius 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T38

Herefrith 2: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T74

Ecgberht 7: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 157

Hw�tberht 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T76

Cuthbert 7: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T78 p. 161

Ecgberht 7: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T91

Torhtat 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T96

Gemmulus 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T104

Optatus 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T106

~ Companion (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (12)

Anonymi 758: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 21

Anonymi 761: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Anonymi 772: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 36

Anonymi 775: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 47

Anonymi 754: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4

Anonymi 756: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 16

Anonymi 757: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 177

Eoba 2: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 47

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45

Nithard 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T9 p.4

Anonymi 2111: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T33 p. 57

Anonymi 2141: of Boniface 5: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 240

~ Daughter (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (3)

Leobgyda 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T67

Tecla 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T67

Cynehild 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T67

~ Disciple (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (9)

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Rudolf.VitLeobae

Sturm 2: of Boniface 5: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Anonymi 750: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.

Anonymi 772: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 36

Anonymi 777: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 50

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45

Ecgburg 2: of Boniface 5: Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 18

Anonymi 2137: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 213

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Lull.Ep.T100

~ Father (Consanguineal kinship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Anonymous 296: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 1

Boniface 5 Father (Honorific kinship) of ~ (20)

of Missing Person: Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Line 1

of Missing Person: Alcuin.Inscrip.89.8 Line 2

of Alcuin 1: Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 404 line 20)

of Ecgburg 2: Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 19

of Anonymi 2110: Gregory II.Ep.T25

of Duddo 1: Boniface.Ep.T34

of Gemmulus 1: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

of �lfwald 6: �lfwald .Ep.T81

of Theophylactus 1: Theophylactus.Ep.T84

of Theophylactus 1: Theophylactus.Ep.T85

of Benedict 3: Benedict.Ep.T90

of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 226

of �thelberht 5: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

of Cuthbert 7: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239

of Lull 1: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239

of Milred 1: Milred.Ep.T112 p. 244

of Lull 1: Milred.Ep.T112 p. 244

of Heahburg 1: Bregowine.Ep.T117

of Missing Person: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

~ Father (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (9)

Winberht 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4

Gregory 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T33 p. 57

Ernwald 1: of Boniface 5: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Zacharias 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 80

Daniel 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 129

Zacharias 1: of Boniface 5: Theophylactus.Ep.T85

Zacharias 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 191

Stephen 5: of Boniface 5: Boniface. Ep.T108

Stephen 5: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T109 p. 236

~ Follower (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Anonymi 777: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 49

Boniface 5 Friend (General relationship) of ~ (3)

of Ecgburg 2: Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 18

of Eangyth 1: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 24

of Duddo 1: Boniface.Ep.T34

~ Friend (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (7)

Nithard 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T9 p.4

Oshere 2: of Boniface 5: Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 19

Dynne 1: of Boniface 5: Leobgyda.Ep.T29

Daniel 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 129

Ecgberht 7: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 157

Ecgberht 7: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 206

Fulred 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 212

~ Helper (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (4)

Anonymi 768: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 33

Deneheard 1: of Boniface 5: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79

Burchard 1: of Boniface 5: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79

Boniface 5 Kinsman (Generic kinship) of ~ (1)

of Leobgyda 1: Leobgyda.Ep.T29

~ Kinswoman (Generic kinship) of Boniface 5 (2)

Leoba 1: of Boniface 5: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

�bbe 4: of Boniface 5: Leobgyda.Ep.T29

~ Kinswoman (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Eadburg 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T30

~ Lady (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Heahburg 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T27

Boniface 5 Lord (General relationship) of ~ (4)

of Leobgyda 1: Leobgyda.Ep.T29

of Torhthelm 2: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

of Gemmulus 1: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

of Benedict 3: Benedict.Ep.T90

~ Lord (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (4)

Charles 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 30

Nothhelm 2: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T33 p. 56

�thelbald 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T69

Zacharias 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 191

Boniface 5 Master (General relationship) of ~ (6)

of Bynnan 2: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 27

of Deneheard 1: Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59 p. 109

of Theophylactus 1: Theophylactus.Ep.T84

of Theophylactus 1: Theophylactus.Ep.T85

of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 225

of Missing Person: Lull.Ep.T100

~ Master (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (3)

Daniel 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 129

Winberht 2: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 131

Zacharias 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 191

~ Mother (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Heahburg 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T27

Boniface 5 Patron (General relationship) of ~ (1)

of Heahburg 1: Bregowine.Ep.T117

~ Patron (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Charles 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 30

Boniface 5 Protector (General relationship) of ~ (1)

of Alcuin 1: Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 404 line 20)

~ Relative (Generic kinship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Wynnebald 1: of Boniface 5: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Boniface 5 Servant (General relationship) of ~ (1)

of Zacharias 1: Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 191

~ Sister (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (11)

Eadburg 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T10 p. 8

Ecgburg 2: of Boniface 5: Egburg.Ep.T13 p. 19

Heahburg 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T27

Wethburg 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T27

Eadburg 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T30

Eadburg 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T65

Leobgyda 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T67

Tecla 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T67

Cynehild 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T67

Heahburg 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T94

~ Son (Honorific kinship) of Boniface 5 (16)

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 46

Duddo 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T34

Tatwin 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T40

Wigberht 2: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T40

Beornheard 3: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T40

Hiedde 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T40

Hunfrid 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T40

Sturm 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T40

Geppan 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T41

Eoba 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T41

Tatwin 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T41

�thelbald 4: of Boniface 5: Boniface-others.Ep.T73 p. 149

Lull 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 213

Regebert 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T95

Gemmulus 1: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T104

Pippin 2: of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T107

~ Successor (General relationship) of Boniface 5 (1)

Chrodegang 1: of Boniface 5: Annals.ContBedae 574.754

Possession (4)

he had books and relics: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 50

He gave Willibald the region of Eichst�tt, that he had received from Suitgar: Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 104

He sent to Ecgberht two small casks of wine: Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 208

: Willibald.VitBonifatii

Event (257)

Accusation (1)

Zacharias 1-others.Roman council: The council, which met in three different sessions, at the suggestion of Boniface 5, condemned two false priests (Adelbert and Clemens).: Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59 pp. 108-20 (745)

Adultery (1)

Boniface 5.letter to Herefrith 2: Boniface 5 wrote to Herefrith 2 asking him to deliver to �thelbald 4 the letter that Boniface 5 and other seven bishops had written to ask him to repent and abandon his lascivious and adulterous behaviour.: Boniface.Ep.T74 ([746] x [747])

Advice/counsel (18)

Boniface 5-others.letter to �thelbald 4: The bishops wrote to �thelbald 4 to commend his almsgiving and his defence of the widows and the poor. However, they were particularly eager to condemn his adulterous lust and the atrocious crimes he committed with nuns. The bishops also condemned the king's violation of the privileges of churches and the stealing of monastic revenues. They reminded him of how Osred 1 and Ceolred 1 ended their lives because of their similar behaviour.: Boniface-others.Ep.T73 pp. 146-55 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.letter to Daniel 1: Boniface 5 asked for Daniel 1's advice as he was very worried about his intercourse with false priests. Although he avoided having communion with them, he could not avoid meeting them at the palace of the Franks. On the other hand, he could not avoid going there as he needed the protection of the ruler of the Franks. : Boniface.Ep.T63 pp. 129-32 ([742] x [744])

Boniface 5.letter to Leobgyda 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Leobgyda 1 with reference to Torhtat 1's request concerning a certain maiden (Anonymous 854) receiving instruction for a time. Boniface 5 wrote to give his consent and approval.: Boniface.Ep.T96 ([735] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Zacharias 1 to tell him that he had learned with great joy of his appointment to the Apostolic See. He told the Pope about the appointment of three bishops in Germany and Carloman 1's request to bring together a council in the Frankish kingdom. He also asked the Pope's advice on various matters, including clerics known to be fornicators and drunkards. Finally Boniface 5 asked the Pope to prohibit certain heathen practices that some ignorant common people, among the Alemannians, Bavarians and Franks, had seen in Rome on the first day of January.: Boniface.Ep.T50 pp. 80-6

Boniface 5.second letter to Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 wrote to Ecgberht 7 thanking for the books and gifts he had sent. Boniface 5 also asked him to send Bede 1's homilies and his commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon. He also asked for Ecgberht 7's advice regarding procedure against immoral priests.: Boniface.Ep.T91 pp. 206-8 ([747] x [754])

Carloman 1-others.synod: By the advice of the servants of God and his chief men, Carloman 1 summoned a synod of the bishops of his realm with their priests. Revenues were restored to the churches. False priests were deprived of their income. The servants of God were forbidden to carry arms. It was established that every priest should be subject to the bishop of his diocese. All pagan rites were forbidden. Monks and maids of God were ordered to follow the Rule of St Benedict.: Carloman.Councils.T56 pp. 98-101 (742)

Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41

Daniel 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 replied to Boniface 5's inquiries and complaints about his intercourse with false priests. Daniel 1 reassured him that what he was doing was right by quoting several authorities, both from the Bible and the Church Fathers' writings.: Daniel.Ep.T64 pp. 132-6 ([742] x [746]k)

Gregory 2.letter to people of Thuringia: Gregory 2 wrote to the people of Thuringia to tell them to be obedient to Boniface 5 and honour him as a father. He also told them to build a house for Boniface 5 and churches where he might offer up prayers.: Gregory II.Ep.T25

Gregory 3.letter to Wigo 1 and other German bishops: Gregory 3 wrote to the bishops of Bavaria and Alemannia to tell them that they should hold a synod every year. Furthermore, they were to receive Boniface 5 as the pope's representative and vicar.: Gregory III.Ep.T44 (738)

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Virgilius 1.sowing dissension between Boniface 5 and Odilo 2: Boniface 5 had convicted Virgilius 1 of error and the latter was making insinuations to Odilo 2 (Duke of Bavaria) in order to sow dissension between the duke and Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 178-9

Zacharias 1.fourth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote a letter referring to the synod that Boniface 5 had presided in the Frankish kingdom. He told him how he should continue to hold a synod every year. The Pope also reported the decisions of the Roman synod concerning the false priests whom Boniface 5 had to deal with. Finally, he confirmed Cologne as his metropolitan church.: Zacharias.Ep.T60 pp. 120-5 (745)

Zacharias 1.letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 replied to Boniface 5's letter asking him to examine more carefully his plan to establish three episcopal sees, as the sacred canons established that bishops should not established in villages or small cities. Zacharias 1, however, agreed to the proposal and ordained that three episcopal sees could be established at the places indicated by Boniface 5. He also told him that Carloman 1 had summoned Boniface 5 to meet him and arrange for a synod to be held in that part of the Frankish kingdom subject to his rule. He also advised Boniface 5 on various issues concerning false priests and the man who wished to marry his uncle's widow.: Zacharias.Ep.T51 pp. 86-92 (743)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish bishops: Zacharias 1 exhorted the leading Frankish bishops to follow the directions of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T82 pp. 182-4 (748)

�thelberht 5-Heahburg 1.meeting: During their meeting, Heahburg 1 told the king (�thelberht 5) about Boniface 5 and the advice she had received from him. She told the king that she had obtained from Boniface 5 permission for �thelberht to get in touch with him.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Affection (1)

Ecgburg 2.letter to Boniface 5: Ecgburg 2 wrote to Boniface 5 to tell him about her affection for him, especially after the death of her own brother, Oshere 2, and the departure of her sister Wethburg 1.: Egburg.Ep.T13 pp. 18-21

Allegiance (1)

Anonymi 771.journey to Rome: Anonymi 771 assured Gregory 3 of Boniface 5's devoted and humble submission to the Apostolic See.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 34-5

Alms-giving (1)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of abbot (2)

Boniface 5.elevation of Leoba 1 to abbacy: Boniface 5 placed Leoba 1 as abbess over the nuns. He gave her the monastery at Bischofsheim, where there was a large community of nuns.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 11

Boniface 5.elevation of Sturm 2 to abbacy: Boniface 5 placed Sturm 2 as abbot over the monks: Rudolf.VitLeobae 11

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (4)

Boniface 5.journeying to Rome: Boniface 5 journeyed to Rome where he was consecrated archbishop by Pope Gregory 3 and changed his name from Wynnfrith to Boniface 5.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Chrodegang 1.consecration as archbishop by Stephen 4: Chrodegang 1 was consecrated as archbishop by Stephen 4 in place of Boniface 5.: Annals.ContBedae 574.754 (754)

Gregory 3.archiepiscopal elevation of Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote to Boniface 5 to send him the pallium and to promote him to the rank of archbishop.: Gregory III.Ep.T28 pp. 48-52

Zacharias 1.archiepiscopal elevation of Mainz: Zacharias 1 decreed that the church of Mainz was to be established as a metropolitan see for Boniface 5 and his successor.: Zacharias.Ep.T88 (751)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (15)

Boniface 5.being chosen [as bishop]: Boniface 5 was chosen as Bishop of Mainz [Anonymous 402] by all the kings and the people: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.elevation of four bishops: Boniface 5 divided the province of Bavaria in four dioceses.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 38

Boniface 5.elevation to episcopacy of Willibald 4 and Burchard 1: Boniface 5 decided to appoint a successor to his see, so that people would not be left without pastors. He promoted two men to the episcopate and divided between them the churches that were under his jurisdiction.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 44

Boniface 5.episcopal consecration of Eoba 2: Boniface 5 consecrated Eoba 2 in Utrecht: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 47

Boniface 5.episcopal consecration of Lull 1: Lull 1 was appointed to continue Boniface 5's instruction to the people. Boniface 5 consecrated him bishop: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45

Boniface 5.episcopal consecration of Willibald 4: Boniface 5 invited Willibald 4 to Thuringia. There Willibald 4 stayed in his brother's (Wynnebald 1) house, whom he had not seen for the past eight and a half years. Boniface 5, Burchard 1 and Wizo 1 consecrated Willibald 4 and vested him with the sacred authority of the episcopate.: Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, pp. 104-5

Boniface 5.journey to Bavaria: Boniface 5 went to Bavaria to check the state of the Church there. He found one only bishop and ordained three more ones. He also divided the province in four dioceses.: Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 72

Boniface 5.letter to Forthere: Boniface 5 appointed three bishops in Germany, over those people who had been converted.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 81

Boniface 5.letter to Fulred 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Fulred 1, asking for support in his petition to Pippin 2 on behalf of his disciples and for the appointment of Lull 1 as his successor.: Boniface.Ep.T93 pp. 212-14 ([752?])

Gregory 2.consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 ordained Boniface 5 bishop in Rome and sent him back to his mission.: Zacharias.Ep.T88

Gregory 2.episcopal consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 consecrated him to the episcopacy and gave him the name of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 29-30

Gregory 2.letter to people of Thuringia: Gregory 2 wrote to the people of Thuringia to tell them that he had invested Boniface 5 of episcopal authority.: Gregory II.Ep.T18 pp. 31-3 (722)

Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Zacharias 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 informed Boniface 5 that Pippin 2 and Carloman 1 were eager to help with the mission. He also told him that he had confirmed the three metropolitan bishops that Boniface 5 had appointed, and had sent them the pallium with instructions on how to use it.: Zacharias.Ep.T57 pp. 102-5 (744)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of pope (1)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of priest (2)

Boniface 5.priestly consecration of Willibald 4: Boniface 5 consecrated Willibald 4 as priest.: Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 104

Wynnebald 1.ordination to the priesthood by Boniface 5: Wynnebald 1 was ordained to the priesthood correctly according to canon law by Boniface 5.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Assembly (4)

Boniface 5-Carloman 1.meeting: Carloman 1 summoned Boniface 5 to him and requested him to bring together a council in the part of the Frankish kingdom which was under his rule.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 82

Boniface 5.letter to Pippin 2: Boniface 5 asked Pippin 2 whether he had to attend the coming assembly. He also told him that a certain servant of his church, Ansfrid 1, had lied to Pippin 2. Boniface 5 was sending him back with his messenger and a letter.: Boniface.Ep.T107 ([753])

Assistance (4)

Boniface 5.letter to Regebert 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Regebert 1 to ask him to assist his messenger on the way to Rome, as he was going through Regebert 1's territory: Boniface.Ep.T95 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to �thelbald 4: Boniface 5 wrote to �thelbald 4 to ask him to assist his messenger Ceola 1. He also thanked �thelbald 4 for the help he had given to Boniface 5's messengers a year earlier.: Boniface.Ep.T69 ([745] x [746])

Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.journey to Germany: They went to the people of Germany and were received into the monastic rule of Boniface 5. They became his assistants in his work.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-9

Baptism (2)

Zacharias 1.fifth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 told Boniface 5 that he had been disturbed by the news according to which Boniface 5 had asked some religious men in Bavaria to repeat the baptism which had been administered by a priest who was ignorant of Latin.: Zacharias.Ep.T68

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Bequeathing/will-making (1)

Boniface 5.organization of journey to Frisia: Boniface 5 summoned Lull 1 to his presence and entrusted everything to his care. He ordered him to complete the building of the monastery at Fulda and commanded him also to remove his body thither after his death. Then, he summoned Leoba 1 to him and exhorted her not to abandon her adopted land. He commended her to Lull 1 and the senior monks of the monastery who were present and reaffirmed his wish that after his death her bones should be placed next to his in the tomb. He also gave her his cowl and set out for Frisia.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 17

Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (13)

Boniface 5.letter to Duddo 1: Boniface 5 asked Duddo 1 to pray for him and to procure for him a part of a treatise upon the Apostle Paul or whatever he might find in his church library which could be useful to Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T34

Boniface 5.letter to Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 wrote to Ecgberht 7 asking him to read the letter he was sending to �thelbald 4 and amend it if necessary. He also asked Ecgberht 7 to send him some works of Bede 1. Boniface 5 was sending him copies of letters by Gregory 1 together with a corporal-cloth and a towel.: Boniface.Ep.T75 pp. 156-8 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 wrote to tell Heahburg 1 (or Bugga) to tell her that the Pope had granted him permit to carry out his mission and that his enemy Rathbod 1 had died. He also told her of a dream he had had. He finally asked her to send him a copy of the Sufferings of the Martyrs. : Bugga.Ep.T15

Boniface 5.letter to Hw�tberht 1: Boniface 5 asked Hw�tberht 1 to send him some works of Bede 1.: Boniface.Ep.T76 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.second letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 to thank her for a gift of books.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Boniface 5.third letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 asked Eadburg 4 to make him a copy of the Epistles of St Peter in letters of gold.: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4.sending books and garments to Boniface 5: she sent books and garments to Boniface: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4.sending books to Boniface 5: she sent some sacred books to Boniface 5 in Germany.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Ecgberht 7.sending books and gifts to Boniface 5: he received gifts and books from Archbishop Ecgberht: Boniface.Ep.T75

Ecgberht 7.sending gifts and books to Boniface 5: He received from Ecgberht 7 gifts and books: Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 207

Gregory 2-Boniface 5.second meeting: After exchanging a few words of greeting, Gregory 2 asked Boniface 5 about his teaching, the creed and the tradition and beliefs of his church. Because of his difficulties with the Pope's spoken language, Boniface 5 asked for some time to write down his confession of faith. The Pope agreed and asked him to bring his written statement as quickly as possible.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 28

Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5

Building construction/restoration (4)

Boniface 5.building of oratory: After taking counsel with the brethren (Anonymi 766), Boniface 5 built an oratory from the timber of the oak and dedicated it to St Peter.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 31-2

Boniface 5.mission in Thuringia: At first Boniface 5 suffered from extreme want but he continued to preach the Word of God. Little by little the number of believers increased, the preachers grew more numerous, church buildings were restored and the Word of God published far and wide.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 33-4

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of water: A plan was drawn up to raise an enormous mound of earth on the spot where Boniface 5 had been killed because of the violent neap and spring tides that caused disturbances in the incoming and outcoming floods of water. On the mound they proposed to build a church and a monastery. When the mound had been raised the residents of the district began to discuss the difficulty of obtaining fresh water. Abba 3, director of the work in question inspected the mound with some attendants. The horse of one of the attendants suddenly trod upon the ground and rolled helplessly about. At once, on that very spot a fountain of water came bubbling up until it formed a considerable spring.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 9

Burial (3)

Boniface 5.burial: The body was brought to the spot that Boniface 5 had decided upon during his lifetime. A new sarcophagus was made in the church and the body was laid in it with all the customary rites of burial.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 54-5 (745)

Boniface 5.burial at Fulda: Boniface 5 rested at Fulda.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 8

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of simultaneous gathering of people: When the body of Boniface 5 was taken from Utrecht to Mainz, there assembled together for the interment of Boniface 5 not only the envoys (Anonymi 780) who had brought the sacred body, but also many men and women (Anonymi 782) from distant districts, just as if they had been forewarned of the event.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 53-4

Burning (2)

Boniface 5.letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to Stephen 5 to congratulate him on his recent election. Ha said he wanted to continue to work for the Roman mission as he had been doing for the past 36 years as a servant of Stephen 5's three predecessors: Gregory 2, Gregory 3 and Zacharias 1. He also apologized for sending his greetings with some delay due to the fact that he had been busy in restoring the churches burnt by the heathen.: Boniface. Ep.T108 ([752])

Leoba 1.miracle of fire: A fire broke out in a part of the village. The villagers ran to the abbess (Leoba 1) and begged her to avert the danger. She took some salt that had been blessed by Boniface 5 and sprinkled it in some water taken from the river that flowed by the monastery. Then she told them to pour the water in the river and let all the people draw water lower down the stream and throw it on the fire. After they had done this the fire was extinguished.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 13

Camp-pitching (1)

Boniface 5-others.death: Boniface 5 took with him a number of personal followers (Anonymi 777) and pitched a camp on the banks of the river Bordne. Here he fixed a day on which he would confirm all the neophytes who had been recently baptized.But on the appointed day enemies (Anonymi 778) came instead of friends, armed with spears and shields. Boniface 5 called the clergy to his side, collected the relics of the saints that he always carried with him and came out of his tent. He reproved the attendants and forbade them to continue the conflict. Then, he addressed his clergy to give them courage. Then the frenzied mob of pagans rushed upon them and killed them.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 48-55 (754)

Challenge (2)

Anonymous 849.letter to Andhunus 1: Anonymous 849 wrote to Andhunus 1 asking him why he had not sent the clothes he was supposed to send from Frisia. He also enquired whether Boniface 5 had gone to a synod of Pippin 2 or to the son of Carloman 1. He asked him to send back his messenger with a letter of his.: Anon.Ep.T79 ([747] x [748])

Zacharias 1.third letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to a letter of Boniface 5 which he found contradictory to what the archbishop had previously written about. The pope asked Boniface 5 to clarify why he was now implying that the pallium should only be sent to Grimo 1.: Zacharias.Ep.T58 pp. 106-8 (744)

Church/monastery destruction (2)

Boniface 5.church-restoration: Boniface 5 had to restore the churches burnt by the heathen. They had pillaged more than 30 churches.: Boniface. Ep.T108

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (11)

Boniface 5-others.foundation of monastery at Ohrdruf: Monks were grouped together in a monastery at Ohrdruf.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 33-4

Boniface 5.church-restoration: Boniface 5 had to restore the churches burnt by the heathen. They had pillaged more than 30 churches.: Boniface. Ep.T108

Boniface 5.foundation of church at Am�neburg: Boniface 5 founded two churches. One in Frizlar and the other in Am�neburg: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 35

Boniface 5.foundation of church at Fritzlar: Boniface 5 founded two churches: one in Frizlar and the other in Am�neburg.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 35

Boniface 5.foundation of monasteries: Boniface 5 began to build monasteries so that the people would be attracted to the Church not only by the beauty of its religion but also by the communities of monk and nuns.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10-11

Boniface 5.foundation of monastery: Boniface 5 built a monastery near the River Fulda.: Zacharias.Ep.T89 pp. 203-4

Boniface 5.foundation of monastery at Fulda: Boniface 5 began the construction of the monastery in the wilderness of Bochonia, a work undertaken under the authority of Zacharias 1 and with the support of Carloman 2.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 17

Boniface 5.fourth letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Zacharias 1 on various issues, including his dealing with the false priests and heretics, the request of the pallium and the foundation of a monastery (Fulda).: Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 191-4 ([751])

Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)

Commemoration of saint/calendar-entering (3)

Boniface 5.calendar commemoration: On the day before [the nones of September = 4 September] the lofty Saint Boniface 5 reposes.: CalendHampson 247

Boniface 5.commemoration on 5 June: And on the same day [as Tatberht 2] Boniface 5, a warrior brave in his martyrdom, withdrew from his enemies to the stars.: CalMetrEbor 32-3

Cuthbert 7.synod: At their general synod, Cuthbert 7 and the other participants made known the festival day of Boniface 5 and his companions (Anonymi 2141) who were martyred with him.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 240

Commemoration of the dead (5)

Boniface 5-Cuthbert 7-Lull 1.remembrance of dead: Cuthbert 7 suggested to Lull 1 that they should renew the community of prayer already established by Boniface 5 with the church of Canterbury.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 241

Boniface 5-Optatus 1.remembrance of the dead: Boniface 5 suggested that they should mutually pray for the living and the dead and exchange the names of the latter.: Boniface.Ep.T106

Boniface 5.letter to Optatus 1: Boniface 5 asked Optatus 1 to join him in mutual fellowship of prayer. He suggested that they should pray for the living and the dead and exchange the names of the latter.: Boniface.Ep.T106 ([750] x [754])

�lfwald 6-Boniface 5.remembrance of the dead: �lfwald 6 suggested in his letter that Boniface 5 and the community of the servants of God in �lfwald 6's province should publish the names of their dead and remember them in communion, as the time of year requires.: �lfwald .Ep.T81

�lfwald 6.letter to Boniface 5: �lfwald 6, together with the whole community of the servants of God in his province, wrote to Boniface 5 to tell him that they were remembering his name in the recitation of the office in their monasteries. He also suggested that they should exchange the names of the people who died, so that they could be remembered on both sides.: �lfwald .Ep.T81 ([747] x [749])

Commendation (1)

Gregory 3.letter of commendation for Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote a letter to commend Boniface 5 to all bishops, priests and abbots.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Confirmation (1)

Boniface 5-Carloman 1-Pippin 2.heresy-suppression: At the suggestion of Boniface 5 the establishment of the Christian religion was confirmed. Two heretics were ejected from the communion of the church.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, pp. 40-1

Confirmation of land/privileges (1)

Confiscation (1)

Confraternity (2)

Boniface 5-Daniel 1-Hunfrith 1.coomunity of prayer: Boniface 5, Daniel 1 and Hunfrith 1 were linked in fraternity through their prayers.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114

Bregowine 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Bregowine 1 and Lull 1 shared mutual prayer for the salvation of their souls as their predecessors had done before.: Bregowine.Ep.T117

Conversation (3)

Boniface 5.report to Gregory 3: Boniface 5 wrote to the Pope to inform him that he had converted a hundred thousand souls in Germany: Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 72

Willibrord 1-Boniface 5.conversation: Willibrord 1 decided to appoint an assistant and summoned Boniface 5, who refused such an appointment as he felt unworthy for it and had not reached the canonical age of 50: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, pp. 24-6 (721)

Wynnebald 1.meeting with Boniface 5: After his arrival Wynnebald 1 met and spoke with Boniface 5.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Conversion (8)

Boniface 5.conversion of a great multitude (Anonymi 436) in Frisia: Boniface 5 converted a great multitude (Anonymi 436) in Frisia to the Christian religion.: Bede.Mart 103.L.3 ter

Boniface 5.conversion of people of Hesse: Boniface 5 converted the rulers Dettic 1 and Deorulf 1 together with a great multitude of people.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 26-7

Boniface 5.letter to Forthere: Boniface 5 appointed three bishops in Germany, over those people who had been converted.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 81

Boniface 5.letter to all Anglo-Saxons: Boniface 5 wrote to all bishops, priests, deacons, canons, clerics, abbots, abbesses, monks, nuns and all catholics in England to ask them to pray for the conversion of the Saxons: Boniface.Ep.T46

Boniface 5.mission: Boniface 5 left his country for the salvation of many souls, and resisting all opposition he led the most savage nations to the shining streets of the heavenly country.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 240

Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41

Theophylactus 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to tell him that he had reported to the pope all the details of Boniface 5's letter. The Pope approved of what Boniface 5 had decided regarding the case of the schismatics and heretics. The Pope also rejoiced that the people of the Franks and Gauls were embracing the faith under Boniface 5's leadership: Theophylactus.Ep.T84 ([748])

Correspondence (87)

Benedict 3.letter to Boniface 5: Benedict 3 expressed his sympathy for Boniface 5's problems with false priests and bishops and compared Boniface's suffering to that of the saints.: Benedict.Ep.T90 ([751])

Boniface 5.fourth letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 asking her to pray for him, because of all the difficulties he was encountering with false priests.: Boniface.Ep.T65 ([742] x [746])

Boniface 5.letter to Aldherius 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Aldherius 1 to ask him to pray for himself, for the peoples of the Germanic race and the missionaries who had died.: Boniface.Ep.T38

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 835: Boniface 5 urged Anonymous 835 to pray God for him.: Boniface.Ep.T31

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 845: Boniface 5 wrote to Anonymous 845 asking her to pray for him, as he was shaken by many storms, coming from the heathen, from false Christians and from adulterous clerks.: Boniface.Ep.T66 ([742] x [746])

Boniface 5.letter to Cuthbert 7: Boniface 5 informed Cuthbert 7 about the proceedings of a Frankish synod. He asked Cuthbert 7 to do the same and share with him the results of his synods. He also condemned those laymen who were capturing monasteries from the power of bishops, abbots or abbesses and those who were being superstitious in dress. He also criticized the vice of drunkenness far too common in England, so much so that even bishops drank to the point of intoxication.: Boniface.Ep.T78 pp. 161-70 ([747])

Boniface 5.letter to Deneheard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Deneheard 1 commending a serf (�thelhere 3).: Boniface.Ep.T99 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 sent Eadburg 4 a description of a vision seen by a monk of Wenlock (Anonymous 817), as she had asked him to do.: Boniface.Ep.T10 pp. 8-15

Boniface 5.letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 sent a letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1 from beyond the sea.: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21

Boniface 5.letter to Gemmulus 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Gemmulus 1 ask him for some of Gregory 1's letters.: Zacharias.Ep.T53

Boniface 5.letter to Geppan 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to the brothers at Frizlar and elsewhere to report about his reception by Gregory 3.: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Grifo 1: Boniface 5 wrote to seek protection for his mission in Thuringia: Boniface.Ep.T48

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 replied to Heahburg 1 regarding her pilgrimage to Rome. He reported Wethburg 1's news from Rome.: Boniface.Ep.T27

Boniface 5.letter to Hw�tberht 1: Boniface 5 asked Hw�tberht 1 to send him some works of Bede 1.: Boniface.Ep.T76 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.letter to Leobgyda 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to Leobgyda 1, Tecla 1 and Cynehild 1 to ask them and the sisters who lived with them to pray for him.: Boniface.Ep.T67 ([742] x [746])

Boniface 5.letter to Nithard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Nithard 1, urging him to pursue his studies: Boniface.Ep.T9 pp. 4-7

Boniface 5.letter to Nothhelm 2: Boniface 5 asked Nothhelm 2 to forward a copy of the questions sent to Gregory 1 by Augustine 1 and the Pope's answers.: Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.letter to Regebert 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Regebert 1 to ask him to assist his messenger on the way to Rome, as he was going through Regebert 1's territory: Boniface.Ep.T95 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Tatwin 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to Tatwin 1 and other members of the monastery of Fritzlar to arrange the affairs of the monastery after the death of their abbot, named Wigberht.: Boniface.Ep.T40

Boniface 5.letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5's letter was brought to Zacharias 1 through Deneheard 1.: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86 ([742])

Boniface 5.letters to Tetta 1: Boniface 5 sent messengers with letters to Tetta 1, asking her to send Leoba 1 to accompany Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Boniface 5.report to Gregory 3: Boniface 5 wrote to the Pope to inform him that he had converted a hundred thousand souls in Germany: Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 72

Boniface 5.second letter to Bugga: Boniface 5 wrote a letter of consolation as he had heard of the troubles which had come upon Heahburg 1.: Boniface.Ep.T94 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.second letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 to thank her for a gift of books.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Boniface 5.second letter to Gemmulus 1: Boniface 5 wrote to his friend lamenting the distance between the two of them and suggesting that they should pray for each other.: Boniface.Ep.T104 ([c.742] x [754])

Boniface 5.second letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to the pope concerning the dispute with the bishop of Cologne about the bishopric of Utrecht.: Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-6 ([753])

Boniface 5.sending letters of Gregory Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 sent him letters of Gregory the Great: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 158 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.third letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 asked Eadburg 4 to make him a copy of the Epistles of St Peter in letters of gold.: Boniface.Ep.T35

Boniface 5.third letter to Zacharias 1: In this letter, which was read at the Roman council of 745, Boniface 5 asked the pope to condemn two false priests, Clemens and Aldebert: Boniface.Ep.T59 pp. 109-12 (745)

Cena 1.letter to Boniface 5: Cena 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to ask him for his friendly interest. She promised she would always remember him in her prayers.: Boniface.Ep.T96 ([723] x [754])

Charles 1 Martel.letter to all Frankish officials: Charles 1 Martel wrote to all Frankish officials to commend Boniface 5.: Charles Martel.Ep.T22

Cuthbert 7.sending full proceedings to the Synod of Clofesho to Boniface 5: Archbishop Cuthbert 7 immediately sent the full proceedings to this synod [of Clofesho], by the hand of his deacon Cyneberht 5 to Boniface 5 archbishop of Mainz, previously called Winfrith.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.6.1

Daniel 1.letter of introduction for Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to kings, duces, bishops, abbots and priests to introduce Boniface 5 and to ask them to give him an affectionate welcome.: Daniel.Ep.T11

Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41

Eangyth 1-Heahburg 1.letter to Boniface 5: Eangyth 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to thank him for his letter. She told him about her worries for the souls of all those who were entrusted to her. She said they were also oppressed by poverty and their obligations to the king and queen, bishop, prefect, barons and counts. Furthermore she told him of all her relatives who had died. She finally told him of her desire to go to Rome and asked for his advice.: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 pp. 21-6

Gemmulus 1.letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 wrote to apologise for the delay in sending a copy of the letters of Gregory 1 that Boniface 5 had asked for.: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Gemmulus 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 sent Boniface 5 an account of the Roman synod of 745.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Gregory 2.letter to Boniface 5: Gregory 2 replied to Boniface 5's questions on various ecclesiastical matters.: Gregory II.Ep.T26 pp. 44-7

Gregory 2.letter to Charles 1 Martel: Gregory 2 wrote to Charles 1 Martel to recommend Boniface 5. The latter was sent to the German peoples dwelling on the eastern side of the Rhine, many of them still lost in the darkness of ignorance.: Gregory II.Ep.T20

Gregory 2.letter to Thuringian leaders: Gregory 2 wrote to various Thuringian leaders to commend Boniface 5 who was sent to them as bishop and preacher, well informed in the apostolic tradition.: Gregory II.Ep.T19

Gregory 2.letter to all German Christians: Gregory 2 wrote to all Christians in Germany to commend Boniface 5 sent there to preach the word of true faith and to convert those still in slavery to the worship of idols.: Gregory II.Ep.T17 (722)

Gregory 3.letter of commendation for Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote a letter to commend Boniface 5 to all bishops, priests and abbots.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Gregory 3.letter to Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote to Boniface 5 concerning the organization of the church in Bavaria.: Gregory III.Ep.T45 pp. 71-4 (739)

Gregory 3.letter to people of German provinces: Gregory 3 wrote to the nobility and people of Hesse, Thuringia and other German provinces to enjoin upon them to receive from Boniface 5 the word of exhortation and to accept the bishops and priests whom he might ordain. They were also to accept whatever penalty Boniface 5 might impose upon sinners.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Heahburg 1.letter to Boniface 5: Heahburg 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to thank him for his letter and to congratulate him upon the success of his mission.: Bugga.Ep.T15

Ingalice 1.letter to Lull 1: Ingalice 1 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that his congregation had been constantly praying for him, following Lull 1's request. He also sent Lull 1 some gifts.: Ingalice.Ep.T72 ([c. 740] x [746])

Leobgyda 1.letter to Boniface 5: Leobgyda 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to ask him to remember the former friendship that he had with her father and the bond of consanguinity he had with her mother. She also asked him to pray for her.: Leobgyda.Ep.T29

Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])

Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5

Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Theophylactus 1.first letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on his success and to recommend Lull 1.: Theophylactus.Ep.T85 ([746] x [747])

Torhthelm 2.letter to Boniface 5: Torhthelm 2 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter and rejoiced to hear that he intended to convert the Saxons. He also sent him a little gift.: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 in order to elevate the see of Mainz to an archbishopric.: Zacharias.Ep.T88 (751)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish bishops: Zacharias 1 exhorted the leading Frankish bishops to follow the directions of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T82 pp. 182-4 (748)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Zacharias 1.sixth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to inform him that following Pippin 2's request, he had sent to the latter a brief summary of the apostolic documents concerning the priestly orders, the salvation of souls and unlawful marriage. He also gave Boniface 5 instructions on how to deal with three ex-bishops: Aldebert, Godalsacius and Clemens: Zacharias.Ep.T77 pp. 159-61 (747)

�thelberht 5.letter to Boniface 5: He wrote to Boniface 5 telling him what Heahburg 1 had reported about him, concerning the fact that Boniface 5 would pray for the king, although he was personally unknown to him. �thelberht 5 sent some gifts and asked the archbishop for a pair of falcons.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 pp. 229-31 ([748] x [754])

Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (11)

Carloman 1-Boniface 5.four councils: All the bishops, priests, deacons and clerics (Anonymi 774) held four synodical councils. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 41-

Cuthbert 7.synod: [Cuthbert 7] assembled a great council of England for the suppression of vice, on the advice of Boniface 5 and with the help of King �thelbald 4. The synod took place at the start of September near the place called Clovesho. There were present these bishops of the churches of Christ: the honourable archbishop Cuthbert 7; Dunn 2, the venerable bishop of Rochester; the very reverend bishops of the Mercians, Totta 2, Hwita 1, and Podda 1; the highly regarded bishops of the West Saxons Hunfrith 1 and Herewald 3; the venerable priests Eardwulf 1, bishop of the East Angles, Ecgwulf 1 bishop of the East Saxons, and Mildred 1 bishop of Hwicce; and the honourable bishops Alwig 1 of Lindsey and Sigefrith 4 of the South Saxons: in the year of our Lord 747, the fifteenth indiction, in the thirty-third year of the reign of �thelbald 4 the king of the Mercians, who was present on that occasion with his princes and duces.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.4.1-2

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Crime (1)

Culting/venerating saint(s) (1)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer prayer at the sacred shrine of the blessed princes of the Apostles, Peter and Paul.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Death/dying (9)

Boniface 5-Anonymi 1201.martyrdom: With his companions (Anonymi 1201), who formed renowned bonds with the holy martyr, Boniface 5 poured forth a wave of blood.: Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Lines 1-3

Boniface 5.calendar commemoration: On the day before [the nones of September = 4 September] the lofty Saint Boniface 5 reposes.: CalendHampson 247

Boniface 5.death: Death of the holy Boniface 5: Anon.HagiogListPhil1869 274 (5 June)

Gregory 3.death: Gregory 3 died: Boniface.Ep.T50 pp. 80--1

Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5

Radbod 1.death: Radbod 1 died.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Winberht 1.death: Winberht 1 lay aside the prison of his body and breathed his last sigh whilst the monks (Nursling 1) looked sadly on him.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 18

Deposition of bishop (1)

Diocese-visiting (1)

Disputing/dispute-settling (4)

Boniface 5-Anonymous 858.dispute: Boniface 5 and Anonymous 858 were having a dispute over the control of the see of Utrecht. : Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 235-6 ([753])

Boniface 5.second letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to the pope concerning the dispute with the bishop of Cologne about the bishopric of Utrecht.: Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-6 ([753])

Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (3)

Anonymous 817.vision: The extreme pain of a sudden illness suddenly freed the spirit of Anonymous 817 from the burden of his body. He was carried up into the air by some angels. He saw a great multitude of souls leaving their bodies, while the evil spirits and the holy angels had a violent dispute concerning the souls. The evil spirits pointed out their sins, while the angels listed their virtues.: Boniface.Ep.T10 pp. 8-15

Boniface 5.letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 sent Eadburg 4 a description of a vision seen by a monk of Wenlock (Anonymous 817), as she had asked him to do.: Boniface.Ep.T10 pp. 8-15

Drunkenness (1)

Ecclesiastical reform (2)

Boniface 5.reforming religion and belief in Frankia: Boniface 5 became so renowned for his wisdom and holiness that he was able to effect reforms in both religion and belief throughout the whole Frankish kingdoms.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Education/teaching (5)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer his devotion and asked Gregory 3 to expound to him whatever pertains to the salvation of souls.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Boniface 5.letter to Nithard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Nithard 1, urging him to pursue his studies: Boniface.Ep.T9 pp. 4-7

Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])

Sturm 2.journey to Monte Cassino: Boniface 5 sent Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino, so that he could study the regular discipline.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Election of bishop (1)

Boniface 5.being chosen [as bishop]: Boniface 5 was chosen as Bishop of Mainz [Anonymous 402] by all the kings and the people: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Enquiry (4)

Boniface 5.letter to Nothhelm 2: Boniface 5 asked Nothhelm 2 to forward a copy of the questions sent to Gregory 1 by Augustine 1 and the Pope's answers.: Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Boniface 5.sending messenger to Gregory 2: Boniface 5 sent Gregory 2 a letter through Denual 1, his messenger, to report on his mission and to ask various questions about ecclesiastical matters.: Gregory II.Ep.T26 p. 44

Episcopal see, acquisition/institution/division/merge (5)

Boniface 5.elevation of four bishops: Boniface 5 divided the province of Bavaria in four dioceses.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 38

Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 in order to elevate the see of Mainz to an archbishopric.: Zacharias.Ep.T88 (751)

Excommunication (1)

Expulsion (2)

Boniface 5.expulsion of Eremwulf 1: Boniface 5 condemned and expelled Eremwulf 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 36

Boniface 5.staying in Bavaria: Boniface 5 remained in Bavaria for some time preaching the Word of God. He banned those who destroyed the churches and perverted the people.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, pp. 37-

Friendship-making (4)

Boniface 5.granting gifts to �thelbald 4: Boniface 5 sent �thelbald 4 a hawk, two falcons, two shields and two lances as a token of true friendship: Boniface.Ep.T69

Cena 1.letter to Boniface 5: Cena 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to ask him for his friendly interest. She promised she would always remember him in her prayers.: Boniface.Ep.T96 ([723] x [754])

Governing (2)

Grant and Gift (32)

Alcuin 1.sending pallium for Boniface 5's body: silken pallium adorned with crosses sent by Alcuin 1 for the body of St Boniface 5: Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 405 line 33)

Benedict 3.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent Boniface 5 a bath towel, a face towel and a little frankincense: Benedict.Ep.T90 (? - [751])

Boniface 5-Liudprand.meeting: Boniface 5 gave Liutprand 1 gifts and tokens of piece. He was honourably received by the king and rested awhile. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5.granting a cowl to Leoba 1: Boniface 5's cowl : Rudolf.VitLeobae 17

Boniface 5.granting gifts to Gemmulus 1: He received from Boniface 5 a silver cup and a piece of cloth: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5.granting gifts to �thelbald 4: Boniface 5 sent �thelbald 4 a hawk, two falcons, two shields and two lances as a token of true friendship: Boniface.Ep.T69

Boniface 5.second letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 to thank her for a gift of books.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Boniface 5.sending Hw�tred 3 some gifts: Boniface 5 sent him some goats' hair bed-clothes: Boniface.Ep.T76

Boniface 5.sending a garment to Pehthelm 1: He sent a garment decorated with white spots and a coarse towel to Pehthelm 1: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.sending gift to Daniel 1: He received through Boniface a towel for drying his feet: Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 131

Boniface 5.sending gift to Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 sent him a corporal-cloth and a towel for drying the feet of the servants of God: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 158

Boniface 5.sending gifts to Herefrith 2: Boniface 5 sent him some incense and a linen cloth: Boniface.Ep.T74

Boniface 5.sending gifts to Zacharius 1: Boniface 5 sent some gifts with his letter: a warm rug and a little silver and gold: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 85

Boniface 5.sending letters of Gregory Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 sent him letters of Gregory the Great: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 158 ([746] x [747])

Eadburg 4.sending books and garments to Boniface 5: she sent books and garments to Boniface: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4.sending books to Boniface 5: she sent some sacred books to Boniface 5 in Germany.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Ecgberht 7.sending books and gifts to Boniface 5: he received gifts and books from Archbishop Ecgberht: Boniface.Ep.T75

Ecgberht 7.sending gifts and books to Boniface 5: He received from Ecgberht 7 gifts and books: Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 207

Gemmulus 1.granting gifts to Boniface 5: He received from Gemmulus 1 some cinnamon, costmary, pepper and cozumber: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Gemmulus 1.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent Boniface 5 some cozumber to be used as incense: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Heahburg 1.sending gifts to Boniface 5: She sent gifts and garments to Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T27

Nursling 1.giving money to Boniface 5: they gave Boniface 5 some money for his needs on the journey: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 15

Theophylactus 1.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent Boniface 5 some spices, cinnamon and storax: Theophylactus.Ep.T85

Torhthelm 2.letter to Boniface 5: Torhthelm 2 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter and rejoiced to hear that he intended to convert the Saxons. He also sent him a little gift.: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Zacharias 1.privilege to Fulda: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to grant him a privilege for Fulda, according to Boniface 5's request. The monastery could not be subject to the control of any church but the church of Rome.: Zacharias.Ep.T89 pp. 203-5 ([751])

�thelberht 5.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent to Boniface 5 a silver, gold-lined drinking cup weighing three pounds and a half and two woolen cloaks: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 230 ([748] x [754])

Healing (1)

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracles at his tomb: The spot in which Boniface 5's body was buried became the scene of many healing miracles.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 54-5

Heresy-allegations/condemnations (5)

Boniface 5.expulsion of Eremwulf 1: Boniface 5 condemned and expelled Eremwulf 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 36

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Hospitality (3)

Boniface 5-Liudprand.meeting: Boniface 5 gave Liutprand 1 gifts and tokens of piece. He was honourably received by the king and rested awhile. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome, where he was received by Gregory 3: Boniface.Ep.T41

Wiehtberht 1.journey to borders of Hessians and Saxons: Wiehtberht 1 left Glastonbury, crossed the sea and reached the borders of the land of the Hessians and Saxons. Upon his arrival he was kindly received by Boniface 5, who had come a long way to meet him.: Wiehtberht.Ep.T101

Illness/demonic seizure/madness (2)

Indicating bounds (1)

Introduction (11)

Anonymi 2127.journey to Rome: Anonymi 2127 went to Rome carrying a letter of recommendation from Boniface 5. They were received by Gemmulus 1.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5.letter to Deneheard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Deneheard 1 commending a serf (�thelhere 3).: Boniface.Ep.T99 ([732] x [754])

Charles 1 Martel.letter to all Frankish officials: Charles 1 Martel wrote to all Frankish officials to commend Boniface 5.: Charles Martel.Ep.T22

Daniel 1.letter of introduction for Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to kings, duces, bishops, abbots and priests to introduce Boniface 5 and to ask them to give him an affectionate welcome.: Daniel.Ep.T11

Gregory 2-Boniface 5.meeting: Boniface 5 had audience with the Gregory 2, to whom he explained the reasons of his journey. The pope asked whether he had any letter of introduction, which Boniface 5 produced for him.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 21

Gregory 3.letter of commendation for Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote a letter to commend Boniface 5 to all bishops, priests and abbots.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Theophylactus 1.first letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on his success and to recommend Lull 1.: Theophylactus.Ep.T85 ([746] x [747])

Invention/authorisation of relics (1)

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of bell: The bodies of Boniface 5 and the other martyrs were brought by boat to Utrecht. There the bodies were interred until some religious men arrived from Mainz. They had been sent by Lull 1 to bring the body of Boniface 5 the monastery of Fulda. The praefectus of the city of Utrecht (Anonymous 297) declared that an edict issued by Pippin 2 forbade anyone to remove the body of Boniface 5. At that point a bell of the church, untouched by human hands, began to ring to warn everybody that the body should be given up.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 52-3

Invitation (1)

Journey (28)

Anonymi 770.journey from Britain to the Continent: A large number of holy men (Anonymi 770 ) came to Boniface 5's aid. While some were in the province of Hesse, other scattered among the people of Thuringia: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 34

Anonymi 2127.journey to Rome: Anonymi 2127 went to Rome carrying a letter of recommendation from Boniface 5. They were received by Gemmulus 1.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5-Anonymi 761. journey to Francia: Boniface 5 went into Francia accompanied by his brethren (Anonymi 761).: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Boniface 5-journey back to Britain: Boniface 5 departed to his native land, taking several companions with him for the journey.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, pp. 17-18; 5, p. 18

Boniface 5.desire to go abroad: Boniface 5 set his heart not on remaining in his native land but on travelling abroad.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4

Boniface 5.desire to go to Rome: Boniface 5 prepared to go to Rome, provided with letters of introduction from Daniel 1 but he was detained by the needs of the brethren (Nursling 1), who, now bereft of a superior, opposed his departure.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 19

Boniface 5.first journey to the Continent: He first left England in the time of Charles 1: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.journey back to his diocese: Boniface 5 went back to his diocese: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 36

Boniface 5.journey from Frisia to Am�neburg: Boniface 5 reached the place called Amanaburch. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 26- 6, p. 26

Boniface 5.journey to Dorsteb: Boniface 5 asked permission of a shipmaster to go on board, and after paying his fare he sat sail and came to Dorsteb.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 16

Boniface 5.journey to Frisia: Boniface 5 took ship and sailed up the river. He reached districts which had been left untouched by the preaching of the Gospel.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Boniface 5.journey to Kent: Ine 1 gave Boniface 5 some companions and sent him to Beorhtwald 6.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4

Boniface 5.journey to London: Boniface 5 came to a place where there was a market for the buying and selling of merchandise.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, pp. 15-16

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer his devotion and asked Gregory 3 to expound to him whatever pertains to the salvation of souls.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Boniface 5.journey to Thuringia: Boniface 5 scaled the passes of the Alps, traversed the territories of the Bavarians and proceeded on his journey of inspection into Thuringia.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5.journeying to Rome: Boniface 5 journeyed to Rome where he was consecrated archbishop by Pope Gregory 3 and changed his name from Wynnfrith to Boniface 5.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.last journey to Frisia: Taking with him a few companions, Boniface 5 went on board a ship and sailed down the Rhine. He reached the country of Frisia where he visited the pagan population. He destroyed pagan worship by his preaching of the Gospel.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 46-8

Boniface 5.second journey to Rome: Boniface 5 set out on his journey accompanied by a large retinue (Anonymi 764) and a number of his brethren (Anonymi 765).: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 27 (722)

Boniface 5.second journey to Thuringia: Boniface 5 addressed the elders (Anonymi 759) and the chiefs (Anonymi 760) of the people, calling on them to return to the Christian religion that they had formerly embraced.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 32

Boniface 5.third journey to Rome: Boniface 5 set out on a journey to Rome for the third time: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 36

Heahburg 1.journey to Rome: Heahburg 1 went to Rome for the purpose of offering prayer.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Sturm 2.journey to Monte Cassino: Boniface 5 sent Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino, so that he could study the regular discipline.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Willibald 4.journey to Frankish people: Following the Gregory 3's request, Willibald 4 started his journey. He first went to Lucca, then to Pavia, Brescia and Garda. Then, he went to Duke Odilo 1 and stayed with him a week. Thence he went to Suitgar 1, with whom he aslo stayed a week. Then Willibald 4 and Suitgar 1 went to Linthard, where Boniface 5 was. The latter sent them to Eichst�tt to see how they liked the place. They both stayed there for some time to explore the ground and choose a suitable site for a house. Then they went to Boniface 5 at Freising and stayed with him until they went all again to Eichst�tt.: Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 104, 6

Wynnebald 1.journey to Mainz: Wynnebald 1 travelled to Mainz.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 6

Judicial decision/review (1)

Killing/murder (2)

Boniface 5.being slain: Boniface 5 was killed by the sword with 52 companions whilst preaching in Frisia: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Law-making/legislation (2)

Lust (2)

Marriage (1)

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Martyrdom (8)

Boniface 5-Anonymi 1201.martyrdom: With his companions (Anonymi 1201), who formed renowned bonds with the holy martyr, Boniface 5 poured forth a wave of blood.: Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Lines 1-3

Boniface 5-Eoba 2.martyrdom by the Frisians: Both [Boniface 5 and Eoba 2] were growing weary of their mortal life and were being claimed by heaven, when suddenly the Frisians, driven by furies from hell, murdered the pair and made martyrs of them.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.6.2

Boniface 5.being slain: Boniface 5 was killed by the sword with 52 companions whilst preaching in Frisia: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.commemoration on 5 June: And on the same day [as Tatberht 2] Boniface 5, a warrior brave in his martyrdom, withdrew from his enemies to the stars.: CalMetrEbor 32-3

Boniface 5.martyrdom: In 754 Boniface 5, archbishop of the Franks, also called Wynfrith, received the crown of martyrdom, together with 53 others [Anonymi 1243]. : NorthernAnnals.FirstSet 41 (754)

Boniface 5.martyrdom with others: The suffering of martyrdom of Boniface 5 took place and of Eoba 2 ..., Wintrunge 1 and Walthere 1, Scirbald 1 and Bosa 2, Hamund 1, �thelb�r 1, Waccar 1, Gundwacer 1, Illehere 1 and Hathwulf 1.: Bede.Mart 103.B.2

Meeting (10)

Boniface 5-Carloman 1.meeting: Carloman 1 summoned Boniface 5 to him and requested him to bring together a council in the part of the Frankish kingdom which was under his rule.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 82

Boniface 5-Charles 1 Martel.meeting: Boniface 5 came into the presence of Charles Martel 1 and was received by him with marks of reverence.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 30

Boniface 5-Liudprand.meeting: Boniface 5 gave Liutprand 1 gifts and tokens of piece. He was honourably received by the king and rested awhile. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5-Liutprand 1.second meeting: After traversing Italy, Boniface 5 came to the walls of the city of Ticena. He rested a while with Liutprand 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 37

Boniface 5-Radbod 1.meeting at Utrecht: Boniface 5 and Radbod 1 met and spoke together.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, pp. 16-17

Wynnebald 1.meeting with Boniface 5: After his arrival Wynnebald 1 met and spoke with Boniface 5.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Message-sending (12)

Anonymi 2127.journey to Rome: Anonymi 2127 went to Rome carrying a letter of recommendation from Boniface 5. They were received by Gemmulus 1.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5.letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 sent a letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1 from beyond the sea.: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21

Boniface 5.letter to Regebert 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Regebert 1 to ask him to assist his messenger on the way to Rome, as he was going through Regebert 1's territory: Boniface.Ep.T95 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5's letter was brought to Zacharias 1 through Deneheard 1.: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86 ([742])

Boniface 5.letters to Tetta 1: Boniface 5 sent messengers with letters to Tetta 1, asking her to send Leoba 1 to accompany Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Boniface 5.sending Bynnan 2 to Rome: Boniface 5 sent a letter to Gregory 2 in which he made him known all the matters which had been accomplished and the number of people who had been baptized.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 27

Boniface 5.sending messengers to England: As he had few labourers who worked with him in Germany, Boniface 5 sent messengers and letters to England.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 9

Miracle (7)

Boniface 5.miracle of the oak: Many of the Hessians who had acknowledged the Catholic faith were confirmed. But others still refused to accept the teachings of the church. In their presence Boniface 5 attempted to cut down a certain oak of extraordinary size called by the pagans the Oak of Jupiter. He made a superficial cut and the oak burst asunder into four parts, each part having a trunk of equal length. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 31

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracles at his tomb: The spot in which Boniface 5's body was buried became the scene of many healing miracles.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 54-5

Leoba 1.post-mortem miracle of the iron ring: A certain man (Anonymous 291) had his arms tightly bound by iron rings. One of these had already come off one arm. He went to the church where Leoba 1 was buried and went round the shrines of the saints. When he reached Leoba 1's tomb some hidden force expanded the iron ring and cast it from his arm.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 22-3

Mission/mission-sending (19)

Boniface 5.letter to Grifo 1: Boniface 5 wrote to seek protection for his mission in Thuringia: Boniface.Ep.T48

Boniface 5.mission to Germany: With the help of the clergy who came from England (Anonymi 732) Boniface 5 carried out the mission with which he was charged.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 9

Gregory 2.consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 ordained Boniface 5 bishop in Rome and sent him back to his mission.: Zacharias.Ep.T88

Gregory 2.letter to Boniface 5: Gregory 2 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on the success of his mission, as he had learnt from the report that Boniface 5 had written.: Gregory II.Ep.T24 pp. 41-3

Gregory 2.sending Boniface 5 on mission to Germany: Boniface 5 was sent by Gregory 2.: Zacharias.Ep.T88

Gregory 2.sending Boniface 5 to Germany: Boniface 5 was sent to Germany to make a report on those peoples.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, pp. 21-2, 25

Gregory 2.sending mission to Germany: Through Boniface 5 Gregory 1 preached the message of salvation in Germany.: LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 397, lines 10-13: Gregory II, 3

Heahburg 1.letter to Boniface 5: Heahburg 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to thank him for his letter and to congratulate him upon the success of his mission.: Bugga.Ep.T15

Torhthelm 2.letter to Boniface 5: Torhthelm 2 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter and rejoiced to hear that he intended to convert the Saxons. He also sent him a little gift.: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Willibrord 1.mission in Frisia: Willibrord 1 propagated the gospel with his fellow-missionaries (Anonymi 762): Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 24

Monastery, violation of (2)

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (4)

Boniface 5.desire to enter monastic life: Boniface 5 conceived a desire to enter the service of God and began to think deeply on the advantages of the monastic life.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 1

Boniface 5.entering monastery at Exeter: When Anonymous 296 fell sick, he suddenly changed his attitude and sent the boy (Boniface 5) under the care of trustworthy messengers (Anonymi 752) to the monastery of Exeter. There, Boniface 5 made known to Abbot Wulfheard 1 his desire to enter the monastic life.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 1

Boniface 5.request to Wynnebald 1 to join his see: Boniface 5 asked Wynnebald 1 to join his see.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Naming (2)

Boniface 5.journeying to Rome: Boniface 5 journeyed to Rome where he was consecrated archbishop by Pope Gregory 3 and changed his name from Wynnfrith to Boniface 5.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Gregory 2.episcopal consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 consecrated him to the episcopacy and gave him the name of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 29-30

Oath-swearing/fealty (1)

Boniface 5.oath: Boniface 5 promised his obedience to the Pope and his faithfulness to the holy catholic doctrine.: Boniface.Ep.T16 (722)

Pagan practice (2)

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Pagan temples, destruction (1)

Pallium-despatch/receipt/request (7)

Alcuin 1.sending pallium for Boniface 5's body: silken pallium adorned with crosses sent by Alcuin 1 for the body of St Boniface 5: Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 405 line 33)

Gregory 3.archiepiscopal elevation of Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote to Boniface 5 to send him the pallium and to promote him to the rank of archbishop.: Gregory III.Ep.T28 pp. 48-52

Gregory 3.pallium-dispatch: Gregory 3 gave the archiepiscopal pallium to Boniface 5's messengers (Anonymi 771).: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 35

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (12)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome, where he was received by Gregory 3: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Geppan 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to the brothers at Frizlar and elsewhere to report about his reception by Gregory 3.: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Nothhelm 2: Boniface 5 asked Nothhelm 2 to forward a copy of the questions sent to Gregory 1 by Augustine 1 and the Pope's answers.: Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Gregory 2-Boniface 5.third meeting: Boniface 5 was invited once more to meet Gregory 2. When he was conducted within the Lateran Palace, he cast himself prostrate at the feet of the Pope, who quickly raised him from the ground. Gregory 2 admonished him to preserve at all times his faith and enquired how the pagan people had received his preaching.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 28-9

Willibald 4-Gregory 3.meeting: When Gregory 3 heard that Willibald 4 was in Rome, he sent for him to come to his presence. The Pope asked him about his seven years of travelling.: Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, pp. 103-4

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Pastoral activities/preaching (13)

Boniface 5.foundation of monastery: Boniface 5 placed a group of monks (Anonymi 2135) living under the rule of St. Benedict in the midst of a vast wilderness, at the centre of the peoples to whom he was preaching (Fulda).: Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 193-4

Boniface 5.preaching in Rome: Many (Anonymi 784) flocked together to listen to his preaching. They were Franks, Bavarians and Saxons arriving from Britain and other provinces.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p.37

Boniface 5.preaching in Thuringia: Following the instructions of Gregory 2, Boniface 5 spoke to the elders of the church (Anonymi 759) and the princes of the people (Anonymi 760) recalling them to the true way of knowledge. He preached the Gospel to turn their minds away from evil. He also reproved, admonished and instructed to the best of his ability the priests and the elders.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Gregory 2.sending mission to Germany: Through Boniface 5 Gregory 1 preached the message of salvation in Germany.: LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 397, lines 10-13: Gregory II, 3

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Willibrord 1.mission in Frisia: Willibrord 1 propagated the gospel with his fellow-missionaries (Anonymi 762): Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 24

Patronage (1)

Boniface 5.letter to Grifo 1: Boniface 5 wrote to seek protection for his mission in Thuringia: Boniface.Ep.T48

Penance (1)

Pilgrimage (4)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer his devotion and asked Gregory 3 to expound to him whatever pertains to the salvation of souls.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 replied to Heahburg 1 regarding her pilgrimage to Rome. He reported Wethburg 1's news from Rome.: Boniface.Ep.T27

Heahburg 1.journey to Rome: Heahburg 1 went to Rome for the purpose of offering prayer.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Praying (5)

Boniface 5.letter to Aldherius 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Aldherius 1 to ask him to pray for himself, for the peoples of the Germanic race and the missionaries who had died.: Boniface.Ep.T38

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 835: Boniface 5 urged Anonymous 835 to pray God for him.: Boniface.Ep.T31

Bregowine 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Bregowine 1 and Lull 1 shared mutual prayer for the salvation of their souls as their predecessors had done before.: Bregowine.Ep.T117

Heahburg 1.journey to Rome: Heahburg 1 went to Rome for the purpose of offering prayer.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Prophecy (1)

Boniface 5.prophecy on his death: Boniface 5 foretold to Lull 1 the approaching day of his death and the manner in which he would die.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 46

Raiding (1)

Boniface 5.church-restoration: Boniface 5 had to restore the churches burnt by the heathen. They had pillaged more than 30 churches.: Boniface. Ep.T108

Refusal (2)

Boniface 5-refusal of appointment as abbot: The monks (Nursling 1) implored Boniface 5 to take upon himself the abbatial office, but he refused as he had already forsaken the comfort of his native land.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 19

Relics-collecting/depositing/granting (1)

Religious practice (1)

Sturm 2.journey to Monte Cassino: Boniface 5 sent Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino, so that he could study the regular discipline.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Reporting (13)

Anonymi 771.journey to Rome: Anonymi 771 assured Gregory 3 of Boniface 5's devoted and humble submission to the Apostolic See.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 34-5

Boniface 5.letter to Geppan 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to the brothers at Frizlar and elsewhere to report about his reception by Gregory 3.: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 replied to Heahburg 1 regarding her pilgrimage to Rome. He reported Wethburg 1's news from Rome.: Boniface.Ep.T27

Boniface 5.second letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to the pope concerning the dispute with the bishop of Cologne about the bishopric of Utrecht.: Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-6 ([753])

Gemmulus 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 sent Boniface 5 an account of the Roman synod of 745.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Request (22)

Boniface 5.letter to Aldherius 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Aldherius 1 to ask him to pray for himself, for the peoples of the Germanic race and the missionaries who had died.: Boniface.Ep.T38

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 835: Boniface 5 urged Anonymous 835 to pray God for him.: Boniface.Ep.T31

Boniface 5.letter to Gemmulus 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Gemmulus 1 ask him for some of Gregory 1's letters.: Zacharias.Ep.T53

Boniface 5.letter to Hw�tberht 1: Boniface 5 asked Hw�tberht 1 to send him some works of Bede 1.: Boniface.Ep.T76 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.letter to Leobgyda 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to Leobgyda 1, Tecla 1 and Cynehild 1 to ask them and the sisters who lived with them to pray for him.: Boniface.Ep.T67 ([742] x [746])

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.letters to Tetta 1: Boniface 5 sent messengers with letters to Tetta 1, asking her to send Leoba 1 to accompany Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Boniface 5.request to Anonymi 555 and Anonymi 556 to work with him: Boniface 5 asked Anonymi 555 and Anonymi 556 to be fellow workers with him.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Boniface 5.request to Wynnebald 1 to join his see: Boniface 5 asked Wynnebald 1 to join his see.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Gemmulus 1.letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 wrote to apologise for the delay in sending a copy of the letters of Gregory 1 that Boniface 5 had asked for.: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])

Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Residence (3)

Boniface 5-Liutprand 1.second meeting: After traversing Italy, Boniface 5 came to the walls of the city of Ticena. He rested a while with Liutprand 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 37

Restoration of land/property (1)

Search (1)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 sought out the church of St Peter.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Submission (1)

Support-gaining (1)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Taxation (1)

Tomb-making/opening (1)

Visit (2)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 finally departed. He first reached London (Lundenwich), embarked on a ship and arrived at Cuentwick. Then he and his companions (Anonymi 758) visited many churches, crossed the Alps and reached Rome.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, pp. 20-1

Factoids linked indirectly to Boniface 5 (47)

Personal Information (1)

other (1)

Cuthbert 7: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.4 (Cuthbert 7 was contemporary of Boniface 5 )

Education (2)

Gregory 5: he was brought up in the service of Boniface 5 since he was a boy: Anon.VitLebuini

Lull 1: He had learnt how to write poetry thanks to the teaching of Boniface 5: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220

Authorship (15)

Gregory 2:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Gregory II.Ep.T12
Ecgburg 2:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Egburg.Ep.T13
Eangyth 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 pp. 21-6
Heahburg 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Bugga.Ep.T15
Daniel 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41
Gregory 2:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Gregory II.Ep.T26 pp. 44-7
Heahburg 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T27
Wethburg 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Boniface.Ep.T27
Gregory 3:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Gregory III.Ep.T28 pp. 49-52
Leobgyda 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Leobgyda.Ep.T29
Sigebald 3:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Sigebald.Ep.T36
Gregory 3:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 on the organization of the Church in Bavaria (Letter): Gregory III.Ep.T45 pp. 71-4
Torhthelm 2:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Torhthelm.Ep.T47
Zacharias 1:

Author of a letter to Boniface 5, in reply to his questions (Letter): Zacharias.Ep.T51 pp. 86-92

Office (10)

Bishop of Boniface 5 (4)

Eoba 2: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 47

Pehthelm 1: Boniface.Ep.T32

Anonymi 2117: Boniface.Ep.T46

Cuthbert 7: Boniface.Ep.T78 p. 161

Priest of Boniface 5 (6)

Eoba 1: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Deneheard 1: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86

Deneheard 1: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Lull 1: Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 200

Fulred 1: Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 212

Optatus 1: Boniface.Ep.T106

Occupation (18)

Messenger of Boniface 5 (17)

Anonymi 733: Rudolf.VitLeobae 9

Anonymi 734: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Anonymi 771: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 34

Bynnan 2: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 27

Denual 1: Gregory II.Ep.T26 p. 44

Eoba 1: Boniface.Ep.T34

Anonymous 837: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Deneheard 1: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Anonymous 843: Zacharias.Ep.T58 p. 106

Deneheard 1: Zacharias.RomanCouncil.T59 p. 109

Ceola 1: Boniface.Ep.T69

Lull 1: Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 192

Lull 1: Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 196

Lull 1: Benedict.Ep.T90

Anonymous 853: Boniface.Ep.T95

Anonymi 2140: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 230

�thelhun 6: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 230

Nun of Boniface 5 (1)

Suitha 1: Lull.Ep.T128

Event (1)

Accusation (1)

Adultery (1)

Advice/counsel (18)

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish bishops: Zacharias 1 exhorted the leading Frankish bishops to follow the directions of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T82 pp. 182-4 (748)

Affection (1)

Allegiance (1)

Anonymi 771.journey to Rome: Anonymi 771 assured Gregory 3 of Boniface 5's devoted and humble submission to the Apostolic See.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 34-5

Alms-giving (1)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of abbot (2)

Boniface 5.elevation of Sturm 2 to abbacy: Boniface 5 placed Sturm 2 as abbot over the monks: Rudolf.VitLeobae 11

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (4)

Boniface 5.journeying to Rome: Boniface 5 journeyed to Rome where he was consecrated archbishop by Pope Gregory 3 and changed his name from Wynnfrith to Boniface 5.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Chrodegang 1.consecration as archbishop by Stephen 4: Chrodegang 1 was consecrated as archbishop by Stephen 4 in place of Boniface 5.: Annals.ContBedae 574.754 (754)

Gregory 3.archiepiscopal elevation of Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote to Boniface 5 to send him the pallium and to promote him to the rank of archbishop.: Gregory III.Ep.T28 pp. 48-52

Zacharias 1.archiepiscopal elevation of Mainz: Zacharias 1 decreed that the church of Mainz was to be established as a metropolitan see for Boniface 5 and his successor.: Zacharias.Ep.T88 (751)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (15)

Boniface 5.being chosen [as bishop]: Boniface 5 was chosen as Bishop of Mainz [Anonymous 402] by all the kings and the people: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.elevation of four bishops: Boniface 5 divided the province of Bavaria in four dioceses.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 38

Boniface 5.episcopal consecration of Eoba 2: Boniface 5 consecrated Eoba 2 in Utrecht: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 47

Boniface 5.episcopal consecration of Lull 1: Lull 1 was appointed to continue Boniface 5's instruction to the people. Boniface 5 consecrated him bishop: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45

Boniface 5.letter to Forthere: Boniface 5 appointed three bishops in Germany, over those people who had been converted.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 81

Gregory 2.consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 ordained Boniface 5 bishop in Rome and sent him back to his mission.: Zacharias.Ep.T88

Gregory 2.episcopal consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 consecrated him to the episcopacy and gave him the name of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 29-30

Gregory 2.letter to people of Thuringia: Gregory 2 wrote to the people of Thuringia to tell them that he had invested Boniface 5 of episcopal authority.: Gregory II.Ep.T18 pp. 31-3 (722)

Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of pope (1)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of priest (2)

Boniface 5.priestly consecration of Willibald 4: Boniface 5 consecrated Willibald 4 as priest.: Hygeburg.VitWillibaldi 5, p. 104

Wynnebald 1.ordination to the priesthood by Boniface 5: Wynnebald 1 was ordained to the priesthood correctly according to canon law by Boniface 5.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Assembly (4)

Boniface 5-Carloman 1.meeting: Carloman 1 summoned Boniface 5 to him and requested him to bring together a council in the part of the Frankish kingdom which was under his rule.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 82

Assistance (4)

Boniface 5.letter to Regebert 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Regebert 1 to ask him to assist his messenger on the way to Rome, as he was going through Regebert 1's territory: Boniface.Ep.T95 ([732] x [754])

Baptism (2)

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Bequeathing/will-making (1)

Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (13)

Boniface 5.letter to Hw�tberht 1: Boniface 5 asked Hw�tberht 1 to send him some works of Bede 1.: Boniface.Ep.T76 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.second letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 to thank her for a gift of books.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Boniface 5.third letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 asked Eadburg 4 to make him a copy of the Epistles of St Peter in letters of gold.: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4.sending books and garments to Boniface 5: she sent books and garments to Boniface: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4.sending books to Boniface 5: she sent some sacred books to Boniface 5 in Germany.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Ecgberht 7.sending books and gifts to Boniface 5: he received gifts and books from Archbishop Ecgberht: Boniface.Ep.T75

Ecgberht 7.sending gifts and books to Boniface 5: He received from Ecgberht 7 gifts and books: Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 207

Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5

Building construction/restoration (4)

Burial (3)

Boniface 5.burial at Fulda: Boniface 5 rested at Fulda.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 8

Burning (2)

Camp-pitching (1)

Challenge (2)

Church/monastery destruction (2)

Boniface 5.church-restoration: Boniface 5 had to restore the churches burnt by the heathen. They had pillaged more than 30 churches.: Boniface. Ep.T108

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (11)

Boniface 5-others.foundation of monastery at Ohrdruf: Monks were grouped together in a monastery at Ohrdruf.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 33-4

Boniface 5.church-restoration: Boniface 5 had to restore the churches burnt by the heathen. They had pillaged more than 30 churches.: Boniface. Ep.T108

Boniface 5.foundation of church at Am�neburg: Boniface 5 founded two churches. One in Frizlar and the other in Am�neburg: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 35

Boniface 5.foundation of church at Fritzlar: Boniface 5 founded two churches: one in Frizlar and the other in Am�neburg.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 35

Boniface 5.foundation of monastery: Boniface 5 built a monastery near the River Fulda.: Zacharias.Ep.T89 pp. 203-4

Commemoration of saint/calendar-entering (3)

Boniface 5.calendar commemoration: On the day before [the nones of September = 4 September] the lofty Saint Boniface 5 reposes.: CalendHampson 247

Boniface 5.commemoration on 5 June: And on the same day [as Tatberht 2] Boniface 5, a warrior brave in his martyrdom, withdrew from his enemies to the stars.: CalMetrEbor 32-3

Commemoration of the dead (5)

Boniface 5-Optatus 1.remembrance of the dead: Boniface 5 suggested that they should mutually pray for the living and the dead and exchange the names of the latter.: Boniface.Ep.T106

Commendation (1)

Gregory 3.letter of commendation for Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote a letter to commend Boniface 5 to all bishops, priests and abbots.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Confirmation (1)

Confirmation of land/privileges (1)

Confiscation (1)

Confraternity (2)

Boniface 5-Daniel 1-Hunfrith 1.coomunity of prayer: Boniface 5, Daniel 1 and Hunfrith 1 were linked in fraternity through their prayers.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114

Bregowine 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Bregowine 1 and Lull 1 shared mutual prayer for the salvation of their souls as their predecessors had done before.: Bregowine.Ep.T117

Conversation (3)

Boniface 5.report to Gregory 3: Boniface 5 wrote to the Pope to inform him that he had converted a hundred thousand souls in Germany: Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 72

Wynnebald 1.meeting with Boniface 5: After his arrival Wynnebald 1 met and spoke with Boniface 5.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Conversion (8)

Boniface 5.conversion of a great multitude (Anonymi 436) in Frisia: Boniface 5 converted a great multitude (Anonymi 436) in Frisia to the Christian religion.: Bede.Mart 103.L.3 ter

Boniface 5.conversion of people of Hesse: Boniface 5 converted the rulers Dettic 1 and Deorulf 1 together with a great multitude of people.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 26-7

Boniface 5.letter to Forthere: Boniface 5 appointed three bishops in Germany, over those people who had been converted.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 81

Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41

Correspondence (87)

Boniface 5.letter to Aldherius 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Aldherius 1 to ask him to pray for himself, for the peoples of the Germanic race and the missionaries who had died.: Boniface.Ep.T38

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 835: Boniface 5 urged Anonymous 835 to pray God for him.: Boniface.Ep.T31

Boniface 5.letter to Deneheard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Deneheard 1 commending a serf (�thelhere 3).: Boniface.Ep.T99 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 sent Eadburg 4 a description of a vision seen by a monk of Wenlock (Anonymous 817), as she had asked him to do.: Boniface.Ep.T10 pp. 8-15

Boniface 5.letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 sent a letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1 from beyond the sea.: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21

Boniface 5.letter to Gemmulus 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Gemmulus 1 ask him for some of Gregory 1's letters.: Zacharias.Ep.T53

Boniface 5.letter to Geppan 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to the brothers at Frizlar and elsewhere to report about his reception by Gregory 3.: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Grifo 1: Boniface 5 wrote to seek protection for his mission in Thuringia: Boniface.Ep.T48

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 replied to Heahburg 1 regarding her pilgrimage to Rome. He reported Wethburg 1's news from Rome.: Boniface.Ep.T27

Boniface 5.letter to Hw�tberht 1: Boniface 5 asked Hw�tberht 1 to send him some works of Bede 1.: Boniface.Ep.T76 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.letter to Leobgyda 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to Leobgyda 1, Tecla 1 and Cynehild 1 to ask them and the sisters who lived with them to pray for him.: Boniface.Ep.T67 ([742] x [746])

Boniface 5.letter to Nithard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Nithard 1, urging him to pursue his studies: Boniface.Ep.T9 pp. 4-7

Boniface 5.letter to Nothhelm 2: Boniface 5 asked Nothhelm 2 to forward a copy of the questions sent to Gregory 1 by Augustine 1 and the Pope's answers.: Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.letter to Regebert 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Regebert 1 to ask him to assist his messenger on the way to Rome, as he was going through Regebert 1's territory: Boniface.Ep.T95 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5's letter was brought to Zacharias 1 through Deneheard 1.: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86 ([742])

Boniface 5.letters to Tetta 1: Boniface 5 sent messengers with letters to Tetta 1, asking her to send Leoba 1 to accompany Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Boniface 5.report to Gregory 3: Boniface 5 wrote to the Pope to inform him that he had converted a hundred thousand souls in Germany: Gregory III.Ep.T45 p. 72

Boniface 5.second letter to Bugga: Boniface 5 wrote a letter of consolation as he had heard of the troubles which had come upon Heahburg 1.: Boniface.Ep.T94 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.second letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 to thank her for a gift of books.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Boniface 5.second letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to the pope concerning the dispute with the bishop of Cologne about the bishopric of Utrecht.: Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-6 ([753])

Boniface 5.sending letters of Gregory Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 sent him letters of Gregory the Great: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 158 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.third letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 asked Eadburg 4 to make him a copy of the Epistles of St Peter in letters of gold.: Boniface.Ep.T35

Cena 1.letter to Boniface 5: Cena 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to ask him for his friendly interest. She promised she would always remember him in her prayers.: Boniface.Ep.T96 ([723] x [754])

Charles 1 Martel.letter to all Frankish officials: Charles 1 Martel wrote to all Frankish officials to commend Boniface 5.: Charles Martel.Ep.T22

Daniel 1.letter of introduction for Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to kings, duces, bishops, abbots and priests to introduce Boniface 5 and to ask them to give him an affectionate welcome.: Daniel.Ep.T11

Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23 pp. 38-41

Gemmulus 1.letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 wrote to apologise for the delay in sending a copy of the letters of Gregory 1 that Boniface 5 had asked for.: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Gemmulus 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 sent Boniface 5 an account of the Roman synod of 745.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Gregory 2.letter to Boniface 5: Gregory 2 replied to Boniface 5's questions on various ecclesiastical matters.: Gregory II.Ep.T26 pp. 44-7

Gregory 3.letter of commendation for Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote a letter to commend Boniface 5 to all bishops, priests and abbots.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Gregory 3.letter to Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote to Boniface 5 concerning the organization of the church in Bavaria.: Gregory III.Ep.T45 pp. 71-4 (739)

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Heahburg 1.letter to Boniface 5: Heahburg 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to thank him for his letter and to congratulate him upon the success of his mission.: Bugga.Ep.T15

Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])

Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5

Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Theophylactus 1.first letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on his success and to recommend Lull 1.: Theophylactus.Ep.T85 ([746] x [747])

Torhthelm 2.letter to Boniface 5: Torhthelm 2 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter and rejoiced to hear that he intended to convert the Saxons. He also sent him a little gift.: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 in order to elevate the see of Mainz to an archbishopric.: Zacharias.Ep.T88 (751)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish bishops: Zacharias 1 exhorted the leading Frankish bishops to follow the directions of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T82 pp. 182-4 (748)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (11)

Carloman 1-Boniface 5.four councils: All the bishops, priests, deacons and clerics (Anonymi 774) held four synodical councils. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 41-

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Crime (1)

Culting/venerating saint(s) (1)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer prayer at the sacred shrine of the blessed princes of the Apostles, Peter and Paul.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Death/dying (9)

Boniface 5-Anonymi 1201.martyrdom: With his companions (Anonymi 1201), who formed renowned bonds with the holy martyr, Boniface 5 poured forth a wave of blood.: Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Lines 1-3

Boniface 5.calendar commemoration: On the day before [the nones of September = 4 September] the lofty Saint Boniface 5 reposes.: CalendHampson 247

Boniface 5.death: Death of the holy Boniface 5: Anon.HagiogListPhil1869 274 (5 June)

Gregory 3.death: Gregory 3 died: Boniface.Ep.T50 pp. 80--1

Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5

Radbod 1.death: Radbod 1 died.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Winberht 1.death: Winberht 1 lay aside the prison of his body and breathed his last sigh whilst the monks (Nursling 1) looked sadly on him.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 18

Deposition of bishop (1)

Diocese-visiting (1)

Disputing/dispute-settling (4)

Boniface 5-Anonymous 858.dispute: Boniface 5 and Anonymous 858 were having a dispute over the control of the see of Utrecht. : Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 235-6 ([753])

Boniface 5.second letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to the pope concerning the dispute with the bishop of Cologne about the bishopric of Utrecht.: Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-6 ([753])

Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (3)

Boniface 5.letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 sent Eadburg 4 a description of a vision seen by a monk of Wenlock (Anonymous 817), as she had asked him to do.: Boniface.Ep.T10 pp. 8-15

Drunkenness (1)

Ecclesiastical reform (2)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Education/teaching (5)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer his devotion and asked Gregory 3 to expound to him whatever pertains to the salvation of souls.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Boniface 5.letter to Nithard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Nithard 1, urging him to pursue his studies: Boniface.Ep.T9 pp. 4-7

Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])

Sturm 2.journey to Monte Cassino: Boniface 5 sent Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino, so that he could study the regular discipline.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Election of bishop (1)

Boniface 5.being chosen [as bishop]: Boniface 5 was chosen as Bishop of Mainz [Anonymous 402] by all the kings and the people: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Enquiry (4)

Boniface 5.letter to Nothhelm 2: Boniface 5 asked Nothhelm 2 to forward a copy of the questions sent to Gregory 1 by Augustine 1 and the Pope's answers.: Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Episcopal see, acquisition/institution/division/merge (5)

Boniface 5.elevation of four bishops: Boniface 5 divided the province of Bavaria in four dioceses.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 38

Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 in order to elevate the see of Mainz to an archbishopric.: Zacharias.Ep.T88 (751)

Excommunication (1)

Expulsion (2)

Boniface 5.expulsion of Eremwulf 1: Boniface 5 condemned and expelled Eremwulf 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 36

Friendship-making (4)

Boniface 5.granting gifts to �thelbald 4: Boniface 5 sent �thelbald 4 a hawk, two falcons, two shields and two lances as a token of true friendship: Boniface.Ep.T69

Cena 1.letter to Boniface 5: Cena 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to ask him for his friendly interest. She promised she would always remember him in her prayers.: Boniface.Ep.T96 ([723] x [754])

Governing (2)

Grant and Gift (32)

Alcuin 1.sending pallium for Boniface 5's body: silken pallium adorned with crosses sent by Alcuin 1 for the body of St Boniface 5: Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 405 line 33)

Benedict 3.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent Boniface 5 a bath towel, a face towel and a little frankincense: Benedict.Ep.T90 (? - [751])

Boniface 5-Liudprand.meeting: Boniface 5 gave Liutprand 1 gifts and tokens of piece. He was honourably received by the king and rested awhile. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5.granting a cowl to Leoba 1: Boniface 5's cowl : Rudolf.VitLeobae 17

Boniface 5.granting gifts to Gemmulus 1: He received from Boniface 5 a silver cup and a piece of cloth: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5.granting gifts to �thelbald 4: Boniface 5 sent �thelbald 4 a hawk, two falcons, two shields and two lances as a token of true friendship: Boniface.Ep.T69

Boniface 5.second letter to Eadburg 4: Boniface 5 wrote to Eadburg 4 to thank her for a gift of books.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Boniface 5.sending Hw�tred 3 some gifts: Boniface 5 sent him some goats' hair bed-clothes: Boniface.Ep.T76

Boniface 5.sending a garment to Pehthelm 1: He sent a garment decorated with white spots and a coarse towel to Pehthelm 1: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.sending gift to Daniel 1: He received through Boniface a towel for drying his feet: Boniface.Ep.T63 p. 131

Boniface 5.sending gift to Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 sent him a corporal-cloth and a towel for drying the feet of the servants of God: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 158

Boniface 5.sending gifts to Herefrith 2: Boniface 5 sent him some incense and a linen cloth: Boniface.Ep.T74

Boniface 5.sending gifts to Zacharius 1: Boniface 5 sent some gifts with his letter: a warm rug and a little silver and gold: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 85

Boniface 5.sending letters of Gregory Ecgberht 7: Boniface 5 sent him letters of Gregory the Great: Boniface.Ep.T75 p. 158 ([746] x [747])

Eadburg 4.sending books and garments to Boniface 5: she sent books and garments to Boniface: Boniface.Ep.T35

Eadburg 4.sending books to Boniface 5: she sent some sacred books to Boniface 5 in Germany.: Boniface.Ep.T30

Ecgberht 7.sending books and gifts to Boniface 5: he received gifts and books from Archbishop Ecgberht: Boniface.Ep.T75

Ecgberht 7.sending gifts and books to Boniface 5: He received from Ecgberht 7 gifts and books: Boniface.Ep.T91 p. 207

Gemmulus 1.granting gifts to Boniface 5: He received from Gemmulus 1 some cinnamon, costmary, pepper and cozumber: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Gemmulus 1.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent Boniface 5 some cozumber to be used as incense: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Heahburg 1.sending gifts to Boniface 5: She sent gifts and garments to Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T27

Nursling 1.giving money to Boniface 5: they gave Boniface 5 some money for his needs on the journey: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 15

Theophylactus 1.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent Boniface 5 some spices, cinnamon and storax: Theophylactus.Ep.T85

Torhthelm 2.letter to Boniface 5: Torhthelm 2 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter and rejoiced to hear that he intended to convert the Saxons. He also sent him a little gift.: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

�thelberht 5.sending gifts to Boniface 5: He sent to Boniface 5 a silver, gold-lined drinking cup weighing three pounds and a half and two woolen cloaks: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 230 ([748] x [754])

Healing (1)

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracles at his tomb: The spot in which Boniface 5's body was buried became the scene of many healing miracles.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 54-5

Heresy-allegations/condemnations (5)

Boniface 5.expulsion of Eremwulf 1: Boniface 5 condemned and expelled Eremwulf 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 36

Zacharias 1.seventh letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote to Boniface 5 reviewing the questions of baptism, heretical priests and the Frankish synods.: Zacharias.Ep.T80 pp. 172-80 (748)

Hospitality (3)

Boniface 5-Liudprand.meeting: Boniface 5 gave Liutprand 1 gifts and tokens of piece. He was honourably received by the king and rested awhile. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome, where he was received by Gregory 3: Boniface.Ep.T41

Illness/demonic seizure/madness (2)

Indicating bounds (1)

Introduction (11)

Anonymi 2127.journey to Rome: Anonymi 2127 went to Rome carrying a letter of recommendation from Boniface 5. They were received by Gemmulus 1.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5.letter to Deneheard 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Deneheard 1 commending a serf (�thelhere 3).: Boniface.Ep.T99 ([732] x [754])

Charles 1 Martel.letter to all Frankish officials: Charles 1 Martel wrote to all Frankish officials to commend Boniface 5.: Charles Martel.Ep.T22

Daniel 1.letter of introduction for Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to kings, duces, bishops, abbots and priests to introduce Boniface 5 and to ask them to give him an affectionate welcome.: Daniel.Ep.T11

Gregory 3.letter of commendation for Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote a letter to commend Boniface 5 to all bishops, priests and abbots.: Gregory III.Ep.T42

Theophylactus 1.first letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on his success and to recommend Lull 1.: Theophylactus.Ep.T85 ([746] x [747])

Invention/authorisation of relics (1)

Invitation (1)

Journey (28)

Anonymi 2127.journey to Rome: Anonymi 2127 went to Rome carrying a letter of recommendation from Boniface 5. They were received by Gemmulus 1.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5-Anonymi 761. journey to Francia: Boniface 5 went into Francia accompanied by his brethren (Anonymi 761).: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Boniface 5-journey back to Britain: Boniface 5 departed to his native land, taking several companions with him for the journey.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, pp. 17-18; 5, p. 18

Boniface 5.desire to go abroad: Boniface 5 set his heart not on remaining in his native land but on travelling abroad.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4

Boniface 5.first journey to the Continent: He first left England in the time of Charles 1: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.journey back to his diocese: Boniface 5 went back to his diocese: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 36

Boniface 5.journey from Frisia to Am�neburg: Boniface 5 reached the place called Amanaburch. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 26- 6, p. 26

Boniface 5.journey to Dorsteb: Boniface 5 asked permission of a shipmaster to go on board, and after paying his fare he sat sail and came to Dorsteb.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, p. 16

Boniface 5.journey to Frisia: Boniface 5 took ship and sailed up the river. He reached districts which had been left untouched by the preaching of the Gospel.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 23

Boniface 5.journey to Kent: Ine 1 gave Boniface 5 some companions and sent him to Beorhtwald 6.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4

Boniface 5.journey to London: Boniface 5 came to a place where there was a market for the buying and selling of merchandise.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, pp. 15-16

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer his devotion and asked Gregory 3 to expound to him whatever pertains to the salvation of souls.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Boniface 5.journeying to Rome: Boniface 5 journeyed to Rome where he was consecrated archbishop by Pope Gregory 3 and changed his name from Wynnfrith to Boniface 5.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.second journey to Rome: Boniface 5 set out on his journey accompanied by a large retinue (Anonymi 764) and a number of his brethren (Anonymi 765).: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 27 (722)

Boniface 5.third journey to Rome: Boniface 5 set out on a journey to Rome for the third time: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 36

Heahburg 1.journey to Rome: Heahburg 1 went to Rome for the purpose of offering prayer.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Sturm 2.journey to Monte Cassino: Boniface 5 sent Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino, so that he could study the regular discipline.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Wynnebald 1.journey to Mainz: Wynnebald 1 travelled to Mainz.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 6

Judicial decision/review (1)

Killing/murder (2)

Boniface 5.being slain: Boniface 5 was killed by the sword with 52 companions whilst preaching in Frisia: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Law-making/legislation (2)

Lust (2)

Marriage (1)

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Martyrdom (8)

Boniface 5-Anonymi 1201.martyrdom: With his companions (Anonymi 1201), who formed renowned bonds with the holy martyr, Boniface 5 poured forth a wave of blood.: Alcuin.Inscrip.86 Lines 1-3

Boniface 5.being slain: Boniface 5 was killed by the sword with 52 companions whilst preaching in Frisia: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Boniface 5.commemoration on 5 June: And on the same day [as Tatberht 2] Boniface 5, a warrior brave in his martyrdom, withdrew from his enemies to the stars.: CalMetrEbor 32-3

Boniface 5.martyrdom: In 754 Boniface 5, archbishop of the Franks, also called Wynfrith, received the crown of martyrdom, together with 53 others [Anonymi 1243]. : NorthernAnnals.FirstSet 41 (754)

Meeting (10)

Boniface 5-Carloman 1.meeting: Carloman 1 summoned Boniface 5 to him and requested him to bring together a council in the part of the Frankish kingdom which was under his rule.: Boniface.Ep.T50 p. 82

Boniface 5-Charles 1 Martel.meeting: Boniface 5 came into the presence of Charles Martel 1 and was received by him with marks of reverence.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 30

Boniface 5-Liudprand.meeting: Boniface 5 gave Liutprand 1 gifts and tokens of piece. He was honourably received by the king and rested awhile. : Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 22

Boniface 5-Liutprand 1.second meeting: After traversing Italy, Boniface 5 came to the walls of the city of Ticena. He rested a while with Liutprand 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 37

Boniface 5-Radbod 1.meeting at Utrecht: Boniface 5 and Radbod 1 met and spoke together.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 4, pp. 16-17

Wynnebald 1.meeting with Boniface 5: After his arrival Wynnebald 1 met and spoke with Boniface 5.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Message-sending (12)

Anonymi 2127.journey to Rome: Anonymi 2127 went to Rome carrying a letter of recommendation from Boniface 5. They were received by Gemmulus 1.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Boniface 5.letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 sent a letter to Eangyth 1 and Heahburg 1 from beyond the sea.: Eangyth-Heaburg.Ep.T14 p. 21

Boniface 5.letter to Regebert 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Regebert 1 to ask him to assist his messenger on the way to Rome, as he was going through Regebert 1's territory: Boniface.Ep.T95 ([732] x [754])

Boniface 5.letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5's letter was brought to Zacharias 1 through Deneheard 1.: Zacharias.Ep.T51 p. 86 ([742])

Boniface 5.letters to Tetta 1: Boniface 5 sent messengers with letters to Tetta 1, asking her to send Leoba 1 to accompany Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Boniface 5.sending messengers to England: As he had few labourers who worked with him in Germany, Boniface 5 sent messengers and letters to England.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 9

Miracle (7)

Boniface 5.post-mortem miracles at his tomb: The spot in which Boniface 5's body was buried became the scene of many healing miracles.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 54-5

Mission/mission-sending (19)

Boniface 5.letter to Grifo 1: Boniface 5 wrote to seek protection for his mission in Thuringia: Boniface.Ep.T48

Boniface 5.mission to Germany: With the help of the clergy who came from England (Anonymi 732) Boniface 5 carried out the mission with which he was charged.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 9

Gregory 2.consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 ordained Boniface 5 bishop in Rome and sent him back to his mission.: Zacharias.Ep.T88

Gregory 2.sending Boniface 5 on mission to Germany: Boniface 5 was sent by Gregory 2.: Zacharias.Ep.T88

Gregory 2.sending Boniface 5 to Germany: Boniface 5 was sent to Germany to make a report on those peoples.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, pp. 21-2, 25

Gregory 2.sending mission to Germany: Through Boniface 5 Gregory 1 preached the message of salvation in Germany.: LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 397, lines 10-13: Gregory II, 3

Heahburg 1.letter to Boniface 5: Heahburg 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to thank him for his letter and to congratulate him upon the success of his mission.: Bugga.Ep.T15

Torhthelm 2.letter to Boniface 5: Torhthelm 2 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter and rejoiced to hear that he intended to convert the Saxons. He also sent him a little gift.: Torhthelm.Ep.T47

Willibrord 1.mission in Frisia: Willibrord 1 propagated the gospel with his fellow-missionaries (Anonymi 762): Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 24

Monastery, violation of (2)

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (4)

Boniface 5.desire to enter monastic life: Boniface 5 conceived a desire to enter the service of God and began to think deeply on the advantages of the monastic life.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 1

Boniface 5.request to Wynnebald 1 to join his see: Boniface 5 asked Wynnebald 1 to join his see.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Naming (2)

Boniface 5.journeying to Rome: Boniface 5 journeyed to Rome where he was consecrated archbishop by Pope Gregory 3 and changed his name from Wynnfrith to Boniface 5.: Anon.VitLebuini 2

Gregory 2.episcopal consecration of Boniface 5: Gregory 2 consecrated him to the episcopacy and gave him the name of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 29-30

Oath-swearing/fealty (1)

Boniface 5.oath: Boniface 5 promised his obedience to the Pope and his faithfulness to the holy catholic doctrine.: Boniface.Ep.T16 (722)

Pagan practice (2)

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Pagan temples, destruction (1)

Pallium-despatch/receipt/request (7)

Alcuin 1.sending pallium for Boniface 5's body: silken pallium adorned with crosses sent by Alcuin 1 for the body of St Boniface 5: Alcuin.Ep 250 (p. 405 line 33)

Gregory 3.archiepiscopal elevation of Boniface 5: Gregory 3 wrote to Boniface 5 to send him the pallium and to promote him to the rank of archbishop.: Gregory III.Ep.T28 pp. 48-52

Gregory 3.pallium-dispatch: Gregory 3 gave the archiepiscopal pallium to Boniface 5's messengers (Anonymi 771).: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, p. 35

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (12)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome, where he was received by Gregory 3: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Geppan 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to the brothers at Frizlar and elsewhere to report about his reception by Gregory 3.: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Nothhelm 2: Boniface 5 asked Nothhelm 2 to forward a copy of the questions sent to Gregory 1 by Augustine 1 and the Pope's answers.: Boniface.Ep.T33 pp. 56-8

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Pastoral activities/preaching (13)

Gregory 2.sending mission to Germany: Through Boniface 5 Gregory 1 preached the message of salvation in Germany.: LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 397, lines 10-13: Gregory II, 3

Gregory 3.letter to the Old Saxons: Gregory 3 wrote to the Old Saxons to give up their heathen religion and accept the teachings of Boniface 5: Gregory III.Ep.T21

Willibrord 1.mission in Frisia: Willibrord 1 propagated the gospel with his fellow-missionaries (Anonymi 762): Willibald.VitBonifatii 5, p. 24

Patronage (1)

Boniface 5.letter to Grifo 1: Boniface 5 wrote to seek protection for his mission in Thuringia: Boniface.Ep.T48

Penance (1)

Pilgrimage (4)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 went to Rome to offer his devotion and asked Gregory 3 to expound to him whatever pertains to the salvation of souls.: Gregory III.Ep.T43

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 replied to Heahburg 1 regarding her pilgrimage to Rome. He reported Wethburg 1's news from Rome.: Boniface.Ep.T27

Heahburg 1.journey to Rome: Heahburg 1 went to Rome for the purpose of offering prayer.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Praying (5)

Boniface 5.letter to Aldherius 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Aldherius 1 to ask him to pray for himself, for the peoples of the Germanic race and the missionaries who had died.: Boniface.Ep.T38

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 835: Boniface 5 urged Anonymous 835 to pray God for him.: Boniface.Ep.T31

Bregowine 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Bregowine 1 and Lull 1 shared mutual prayer for the salvation of their souls as their predecessors had done before.: Bregowine.Ep.T117

Heahburg 1.journey to Rome: Heahburg 1 went to Rome for the purpose of offering prayer.: �thelberht.Ep.T105 p. 229

Prophecy (1)

Boniface 5.prophecy on his death: Boniface 5 foretold to Lull 1 the approaching day of his death and the manner in which he would die.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 46

Raiding (1)

Boniface 5.church-restoration: Boniface 5 had to restore the churches burnt by the heathen. They had pillaged more than 30 churches.: Boniface. Ep.T108

Refusal (2)

Relics-collecting/depositing/granting (1)

Religious practice (1)

Sturm 2.journey to Monte Cassino: Boniface 5 sent Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino, so that he could study the regular discipline.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Reporting (13)

Anonymi 771.journey to Rome: Anonymi 771 assured Gregory 3 of Boniface 5's devoted and humble submission to the Apostolic See.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 6, pp. 34-5

Boniface 5.letter to Geppan 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to the brothers at Frizlar and elsewhere to report about his reception by Gregory 3.: Boniface.Ep.T41

Boniface 5.letter to Heahburg 1: Boniface 5 replied to Heahburg 1 regarding her pilgrimage to Rome. He reported Wethburg 1's news from Rome.: Boniface.Ep.T27

Boniface 5.second letter to Stephen 5: Boniface 5 wrote to the pope concerning the dispute with the bishop of Cologne about the bishopric of Utrecht.: Boniface.Ep.T109 pp. 234-6 ([753])

Gemmulus 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 sent Boniface 5 an account of the Roman synod of 745.: Gemmulus.Ep.T62

Request (22)

Boniface 5.letter to Aldherius 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Aldherius 1 to ask him to pray for himself, for the peoples of the Germanic race and the missionaries who had died.: Boniface.Ep.T38

Boniface 5.letter to Anonymous 835: Boniface 5 urged Anonymous 835 to pray God for him.: Boniface.Ep.T31

Boniface 5.letter to Gemmulus 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Gemmulus 1 ask him for some of Gregory 1's letters.: Zacharias.Ep.T53

Boniface 5.letter to Hw�tberht 1: Boniface 5 asked Hw�tberht 1 to send him some works of Bede 1.: Boniface.Ep.T76 ([746] x [747])

Boniface 5.letter to Leobgyda 1 and others: Boniface 5 wrote to Leobgyda 1, Tecla 1 and Cynehild 1 to ask them and the sisters who lived with them to pray for him.: Boniface.Ep.T67 ([742] x [746])

Boniface 5.letter to Pehthelm 1: Boniface 5 urged Pehthelm 1 to pray for him and asked his opinion on the marriage of a godfather with the mother of a child.: Boniface.Ep.T32

Boniface 5.letters to Tetta 1: Boniface 5 sent messengers with letters to Tetta 1, asking her to send Leoba 1 to accompany Sturm 2 to Monte Cassino.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 10

Boniface 5.request to Anonymi 555 and Anonymi 556 to work with him: Boniface 5 asked Anonymi 555 and Anonymi 556 to be fellow workers with him.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Boniface 5.request to Wynnebald 1 to join his see: Boniface 5 asked Wynnebald 1 to join his see.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Gemmulus 1.letter to Boniface 5: Gemmulus 1 wrote to apologise for the delay in sending a copy of the letters of Gregory 1 that Boniface 5 had asked for.: Gemmulus.Ep.T54

Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])

Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36

Residence (3)

Boniface 5-Liutprand 1.second meeting: After traversing Italy, Boniface 5 came to the walls of the city of Ticena. He rested a while with Liutprand 1.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 7, p. 37

Restoration of land/property (1)

Search (1)

Boniface 5.journey to Rome: Boniface 5 sought out the church of St Peter.: Hygeburg.VitWynnebaldi 4

Submission (1)

Support-gaining (1)

Zacharias 1.letter to Frankish people: Zacharias 1 wrote to the Frankish clergy and laity, urging them to support the reforms of Boniface 5.: Zacharias.Ep.T61 pp. 125-7

Taxation (1)

Tomb-making/opening (1)

Visit (2)

Boniface 5 (Male) Archbishop and martyr, d.755 l vii-m viii

Factoid List

Boniface 5 (Male) Archbishop and martyr, d.755
l vii-m viii