ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 3rd of February WELCOME! SAINT NITHARDUS [NEIDHARD], PRIEST AND MARTYR Nithardus (Nitarius), Presb. M. This saint, a nephew of Saint Ansgar , Archbishop of Hamburg, was sent by him to Sweden, where he worked alongside Bishop Gandberius (surnamed Simon) for the salvation of souls. He ended up being killed by the sword by a mob and thus became Sweden's first martyr. On the same occasion, the bishop and his other companions were robbed, mistreated and driven out of the country. These events took place in 840, probably under King Olaf (Olaus). (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 578) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Nithardus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, ...