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had previously received a similar commission, but would be deposed twice before his death in 851, and never actually traveled so far north, so the jurisdiction was divided by agreement, with Ebbo retaining Sweden for himself. For a time Ansgar devoted himself to the needs of his own diocese, which
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Through the course of this work, Ansgar repeatedly embarks on a new stage in his career following a vision. According to
Rimbert, his early studies and ensuing devotion to the ascetic life of a monk were inspired by a vision of his mother in the presence of Mary, mother of
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north of
Hamburg and recognition of Christianity as a tolerated religion. Ansgar did not forget the Swedish mission, and spent two years there in person (848–850), averting a threatened pagan reaction. In 854, Ansgar returned to Sweden when king
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was still a missionary territory and had few churches. He founded a monastery and a school in
Hamburg. Although intended to serve the Danish mission further north, it accomplished little.
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in two places: St. Mary's
Cathedral (Ger.: Domkirche St. Marien) and St. Ansgar's and St. Bernard's Church (Ger.: St. Ansgar und St. Bernhard Kirche). Statues of Bishop Ansgar stand in
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unexpectedly raided
Hamburg, destroying all the church's treasures and books. Ansgar now had neither see nor revenue, and many helpers deserted him. The new king, Louis' third son,
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and with the right to send missions into all the northern lands, as well as to consecrate bishops for them. Ansgar received the mission of evangelizing pagan
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extended hospitality. Ansgar organized a small congregation with her and the king's steward, Hergeir, as its most prominent members.
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Companion to the Festivals: A Poetic Gathering to Accompany Liturgical Celebrations of Commemorations and Festivals.
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ruled in Birka. According to Rimbert, he was well disposed to Christianity. On a Viking raid to
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