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Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Also known as: Apostle to the Anglo-Saxons; Apostle to the English; Austin of Canterbury

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 27

Died

May 26, 605

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Augustine of Canterbury, also known as the Apostle to the Anglo-Saxons and the Apostle to the English, was born in Rome, Italy. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he belonged to the noble class. He led a pious life and eventually became a monk and the abbot of Saint Andrew's Abbey in Rome....

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