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Há 4 dias · 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 of Pope Saint Gregory the Great, Augustine founded the famous See of Canterbury and preached the Catholic faith to the country’s Anglo-Saxon pagans during the late ...
Há 3 dias · Augustine travelled to Gaul, where he was consecrated as a bishop for the English Church. By Christmas of 597, over 10,000 people were actively seeking baptism from the missionaries. Through his written correspondence, Pope Gregory continued to guide the work of Augustine – the first Archbishop of Canterbury – and the other Catholic missionaries.
Há 4 dias · Their message was well received and St. Augustine, along with his monks, was able to stay and make a home in Canterbury. There they put down roots and lived according to the Benedictine rule of life.
Há 3 dias · The sixth-century bishop St. Augustine of Canterbury (d. 605) is famous for his missionary work in England. (He is not to be confused with St. Augustine of Hippo, the great Church thinker of the fourth century.) Augustine was the prior or abbot of a monastery in Rome.
Há 3 dias · In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating journey of St. Augustine of Canterbury, sent by Pope Gregory the Great to preach the Gospel to the English. Join us as we explore the significant events surrounding May 27, a date that commemorates the sending forth of St. Augustine and his 30 monks from a site near the Passionist House in Rome, specifically St. Gregorio in Caeli.
Há 4 dias · Their leader was Augustine. He severally was ordained bishop and established his See in Canterbury. Christianity flourished and began to spread around the country. At first, he began to destroy the pagan shrines and high places of worship. The pope told him not to destroy them but to ‘baptise’ them. This was because of the understanding ...
Há 3 dias · In 603 Augustine rebuilt and reconsecrated the Canterbury church and the house given him by King Ethelbert. These structures formed the nucleus for his metropolitan cathedral. They were destroyed by fire in 1067, and the present cathedral, begun by the great Lanfranc in 1070, stands on their site. A converted temple outside the walls of ...
