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Laurence (died 2 February 619) was the second Archbishop of Canterbury, serving from about 604 to 619. He was a member of the Gregorian mission sent from Italy to England to Christianise the Anglo-Saxons from their native Anglo-Saxon paganism, although the date of his arrival is disputed.
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Laurence (died 2 February 619) was the second Archbishop of Canterbury, serving from about 604 to 619. He was a member of the Gregorian mission sent from Italy to England to Christianise the Anglo-Saxons from their native Anglo-Saxon paganism, although the date of his arrival is disputed.
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Mar 17, 2012 · Laurence of Canterbury. Our father among the saints Laurence of Canterbury (also Lawrence) was the second Archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding St. Augustine of Canterbury in 604. His feast day is celebrated on February 2 or 3 .
Mar 21, 2024 · Also called: Laurentius or Laurence. Died: February 2, 619, Canterbury, Kent, England. St. Lawrence of Canterbury (died February 2, 619, Canterbury, Kent, England; feast day February 3) was the second archbishop of Canterbury. He was a missionary who played a large part in establishing the Anglo-Saxon church.
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Canterbury: See: Canterbury: Appointed: Before 601: Term ended: Probably 26 May 604: Predecessor: None: Successor: Laurence of Canterbury: Other post(s) Prior of Abbey of St Andrew's: Orders; Consecration: c. 597: Personal details; Born: early 6th century, probably in Italy: Died: probably 26 May 604 Canterbury, Kingdom of Kent: Buried: St ...
Laurence (died 2 February 619) was the second Archbishop of Canterbury, serving from about 604 to 619. He was a member of the Gregorian mission sent from Italy to England to Christianise the Anglo-Saxons from their native Anglo-Saxon paganism, although the date of his arrival is disputed.
Canonised: St Augustine of Canterbury. c. 604 2 Feb 619 Laurence (Laurentius, Lawrence) Canonised: St Laurence of Canterbury. 619 24 Apr 624 Mellitus: Translated from London; canonised: St Mellitus. 624 10 Nov bet. 627 and 631 Justus: Translated from Rochester; canonised: St Justus. 627 30 Sep 653 Honorius: Canonised: St Honorius.
