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Sinaxarion

Martyr

Nithard of Corbie

A monk of Corbie, slain for Christ in 845.

Feast
February 4old style February 17
Reposed
8459th century
Place
Corbie Abbey
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Nithard of Corbie was a monk at Corbie and a companion of Saint Ansgar, whom he followed to Sweden as a missionary. The pagan Swedes killed him for his faith in the year 845. He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 4 February (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day February 4