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  2. Jan 23, 2024 · Kids Encyclopedia Facts. Not to be confused with Augustine of Hippo. Augustine of Canterbury (early 6th century – probably 26 May 604) was a monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered the "Apostle to the English" and a founder of the English Church.

  3. The founder of the Christian church in England and the first archbishop of Canterbury was a monk named Augustine. Known as the Apostle of the English, he was responsible for the conversion of millions of people to Christianity. Of his early life nothing is known.

  4. Who was St Augustine? In the late 6th century, a man was sent from Rome to England to bring Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons. He would ultimately become the first Archbishop of Canterbury, establish one of medieval England’s most important abbeys, and kickstart the country’s conversion to Christianity.

  5. The Pope was in charge of all Christians. In AD 598, he decided to send a bishop, named Augustine, to persuade all the Saxons to become Christians. St. Augustine crossed the English Channel and went to the palace of King Aethelbert of Kent in Canterbury.

  6. Shrines. St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury (destroyed) St Augustine's, Ramsgate. 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”.

  7. 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.

  8. Catholic Resources. Saints Stories for All Ages. Saint Augustine of Canterbury. Feast day May 27. Printer Friendly. Little is known of the early life of sixth-century Augustine of Canterbury, except that he became a great monk and was a friend of Pope Gregory the Great. Gregory appointed him to lead 30 missionaries to evangelize England.

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