Gregorian Mission

The Gregorian Mission was a 6th-7th century effort by the Catholic Church to convert the Anglo-Saxons in England from pagan beliefs to Christianity. Led by Pope Gregory the Great's envoy, Augustine of Canterbury, it involved establishing churches, converting local rulers, and promoting Christian teachings. The mission played a key role in making Christianity the dominant faith in England, shaping religious, cultural, and political life. It marked an important phase in the broader Christianization of Europe and laid the foundations for the Christian church’s influence in England.