The mission that converted the Anglo-Saxons of England was primarily led by St. Augustine of Canterbury. In 597 AD, Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great) sent Augustine and a group of monks to England to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons. Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury and played a crucial role in establishing Christianity in southern England, laying the foundation for the Church in England and the subsequent spread of Christianity throughout the region. His efforts were instrumental in the conversion of King Æthelberht of Kent and many of his subjects, marking a significant turning point in the religious landscape of England.
responsible for sending out the mission which converted the Anglo-Saxons of England.
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