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Pope Gregory sent the monk Augustine to England to evangelise the island. In a letter recorded in Bede's eighth-century A History of the English Church and People, Gregory tells Mellitus, whom he sent to assist Augustine, that when they come across pagan temples the idols are to be smashed but the temples themselves are to be re-consecrated for Christian use with altars to be set up and relics of the saints set into the former temples.
Furthermore, if there has been a custom of sacrificing animals on a certain day in honour of the pagan idols, those days should be changed: "Let some other solemnity be substituted in its place, such as a day of Dedication or the Festivals of the holy martyrs whose relics are enshrined there."
Augustine visited the king of Kent and convinced him it would be politically valuable to have continental support, and so converted him to Christianity. Conversion of kings was a particularly valuably achievement, as the entire kingdom could be expected to follow.
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∙ 9y agoAugustine contributed to the spread of Christianity by writing about it. He was a Christian theology writer who wrote about the original sin and predestination.
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What was Augustine's role in the rise and spread of Christianity?
Augustine was a bishop
How did the packed Romania contribute to the spread of Christianity?
Romania hasn't contributed to the spread of Christianity.
How did Saint Augustine spread the word of Christianity?
Saint Augustine spread the word of Christianity through his teachings, writings, and influential role in the church. He served as the bishop of Hippo in North Africa and played a key role in the spread and development of Christianity in the Western Roman Empire. Augustine's theological works and teachings on topics such as original sin, grace, and the nature of God continue to influence Christian thought today.
When did Saint Augustine of Hippo convert to Christianity?
In the summer of 386 Augustine converted to Christianity.
Who were not contributing to the spread of Christianity throughout the roman empire?
The Romans who remained pagans did not contribute to the spread of Christianity Neither did Julian, who was the only pagan emperor in the Later Roman Empire
Which saint is credited with converting King Ethelbert of Kent to Christianty?
St. Augustine of Canterbury is credited with converting King Ethelbert of Kent to Christianity in the 6th century. Augustine was a missionary sent by Pope Gregory the Great to England to spread Christianity.
What did Augustine do for Christianity?
There are several saints named Augustine. Please be more specific.
How did Clovis and Charlemagne contribute to the spread Christianity?
Clovis made Christianity the only religion in Europe and Charlemagne killed those who weren't Christian Hope I helped:)
Who converted king aethelbert to Christianity?
Saint Augustine of Canterbury is credited with converting King Ethelbert.
What did saint Augustine contribute to the church?
There are several saints named Augustine. Please be more specific.
How did Paul contribute to the spread of Christianity?
Paul of Tarsus, who was previously known as Saul spread Christianity as the first Christian missionary, or person who spreads their belief to non-believers. He travelled across the Roman Empire, sending Christian messages to gentiles and non-Jewish communities as well as to Jews. This allowed more people to follow the faith. He preached about Christianity in new areas where no one had preached before, and established Christianity there.
What factors did not contribute to the spread of Christianity throughout the roman empire?
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