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The Augustinian Mission

Anglo-Saxon England

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Pope Gregory and the Mission to Evangelize England

This chapter explores Pope Gregory's role in spreading the monastic vision of St. Benedict to Western Europe and his influence as the apostle of the English. It narrates the journey to convert the blonde Anglian slaves, leading to the mission to evangelize England under Augustine in 597, starting with King Athelbert of Kent.

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