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Henscheniushas given us a panegyric on him, preached on this day by Radbod, bishopof Utrecht, who died in 917. her nunneries throughout Ireland; all whichacknowledged her for their mother and foundress, as in effect she was ofall in that kingdom. Anschariusdied at Bremen in the year 865, the sixty-seventh of his age, andthirty-fourth of his episcopal dignity; and was honored with miracles. The martyr being uponthe point of consummating his sacrifice, and obtaining theaccomplishment of all his desires, with his eyes lifted up to heaven

But we find notthat they were ever treated with that respect which the angel Gabrielshows to Mary. This persecutionwas long and cruel, coming from all that was most dear to her in thisworld. though indisposed, continued to preach andperform all his {301} functions, especially on Christmas-day, and St. This answer made such an impression on the emperor, infavor of the saint, that he looked upon it as a complete justificationof his