About Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Augustine was prior of a Roman monastery when Pope Gregory the Great sent him and other monks to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons in 596. Welcomed by King Æthelberht of Kent, whose wife Bertha was Christian, he established his see at Canterbury and became the first archbishop in that renewed English mission.
Prayer
Pray with Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Missionary God, you sent Saint Augustine of Canterbury beyond familiar shores to share the Gospel with patience. Through his intercession, guide those entering new cultures, deepen unity among Christians, and teach us to proclaim Christ with humility, courage, and respect for the people we meet. Amen.
