Saint Ludger of Utrecht, also known as the Apostle of Saxony, was born around 743 in Zuilen, Friesland, which is in modern-day Netherlands. He belonged to a wealthy noble family, his parents being Thiadgrim and Liafburg. Ludger had two famous siblings, Saint Gerburgis and Saint Hildegrin, and he was also the uncle of Saint Altfried of Münster. Ludger's life took a significant turn when he...