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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
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was still a missionary territory and had few churches. He founded a monastery and a school in
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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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