If you were a British Christian living in the 6th century, you would have had enough reason to feel abandoned by God.
The Roman legions had returned home, and the Anglo-Saxons had arrived, establishing their own kingdoms and religion. Where once Christianity grew, there was now Woden, Friga and Thunor.
But, in 596AD, Pope Gregory the Great sent a mission to Kent under a man who would be known as St Augustine of Canterbury.
Despite his initial cowardice and failings, he would play a vital role in the re-conversion of England through his evangelistic efforts. These efforts involved the establishment of monasteries, the building of churches, alongside delegations of his monks preaching to common-folk and royalty alike.
