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Augustine of Canterbury (early 6th century – most likely 26 May 604) was a Christian monk who became the first archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered the "Apostle to the English”.
Saint Augustine of Canterbury (born Rome?—died May 26, 604/605, Canterbury, Kent, England; feast day in England and Wales May 26, elsewhere May 28) was the first archbishop of Canterbury and the apostle to England, who founded the Christian church in southern England.
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May 24, 2024 · St. Augustine of Canterbury. An Italian Benedictine monk who became the “Apostle of the English,” Saint Augustine of Canterbury is honored by the Catholic Church on May 27. Under the direction ...
May 21, 2018 · People. Philosophy and Religion. Saints. Saint Augustine of Canterbury. Augustine, St. views 3,819,267 updated May 21 2018. Augustine, St (d. c. 604). Prior in the pope's own monastery, Augustine was chosen by Gregory the Great to lead an evangelistic mission to the Anglo-Saxons.
St Augustine of Canterbury (453-604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury. Augustine served as prior to St Andrew’s monastery in Rome before being commissioned in 596 by Pope Gregory the Great to take the gospel to the ‘Angles’ (now Anglo Saxons).
May 27, 2022 · Saint Augustine of Canterbury, a monk, was the first bishop of Canterbury. While he only labored for another eight years after establishing the diocese, his influence lives on. Part of his success, limited though it was, was due to his compassionate approach to the local peoples.
