Augustine of Canterbury

Augustine of Canterbury, a Benedictine monk, was sent by Pope Gregory the Great in 597 AD to convert the Anglo-Saxons in England to Christianity. He established the Church in England and became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. His mission was essential in spreading Christianity and helped lay the foundations for the Church's influence in England. Augustine's work included baptizing King Æthelberht of Kent, which facilitated the acceptance of Christianity among the Anglo-Saxon people. He is recognized as a significant figure in the history of the Christian Church, often referred to as the "Apostle to the English."