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| Saint Augustine of Canterbury | |
|---|---|
St Augustine, Archbishop of Canterbury from "Les Petits Bollandistes: Vies des Saints," by Msgr. Paul Guérin (1882). | |
| Bishop and Confessor | |
| Born | early 6th century in Rome, Italy |
| Died | 26 May 26 604 in Canterbury, Kent, England |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church; Anglican Communion; Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 26 May (Anglican Communion) 27 May (Roman Catholic Church) 28 May (Roman Catholic calendar 1882-1969) |
| Attributes | Bishop, Confessor |
Augustine of Canterbury (birth unknown, died May 26, c.
604) was a Benedictinemonk and the first archbishop of Canterbury. He is considered the Apostle to the English and a founder of the English Church.
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Pope Gregory sent him to evangelize the English. He was selected to go to England because of his inspirational preaching and witnessing abilities. Augustine persevered against popular resistance and was able to convert King Ethelbert of England to Ch