Why St. Augustine of Canterbury is celebrated as the “Apostle of the English”

One of the most popular “St. Augustines” in the English speaking world is St. Augustine of Canterbury, often called the “Apostle of the English.” Born in the 6th century, St. Augustine was handpicked by St. Gregory the Great to be one of his missionaries in distant lands. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, “A rumor had […]

Why St. Augustine of Canterbury is celebrated as the “Apostle of the English”