Sunday, May 29, 2011

Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter

Saint Augustine of Canterbury


Saint Augustine was sent in 597 from Saint Andrew's monastery in Rome by Saint Gregory to Great to preach the Gospel in England.  He was aided there by King Ethelbert andchosen bishop of Canterbury.  He converted many to the faith and established many dioceses, especially in the kingdom of Kent.  He died on May 26, about the year 605.

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