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Christianity. The first Roman missionaries were sent by Pope Gregory to the Isles of Thanet in Kent to convert the Anglo-Saxons, who, back then, were heathen, which means that they believed in Heathenism.
Roman Catholic Answer:Perhaps you're thinking of St. Augustine in England? St. Patrick was the first to convert the Irish who were Celts not Anglo-Saxons.
Benedictine monks, headed by St. Augustine of Canterbury was sent by the pope to England.
Charles told the Saxons that they could either convert to Christianity, or die.
The year AD 597 is significant as it marks the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury in England, sent by Pope Gregory I to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. Augustine's mission led to the establishment of Christianity in England and the founding of the Archbishopric of Canterbury, which became a central institution in English religious life. This event initiated a profound cultural and religious transformation in Britain, influencing its history for centuries to come.
He conquered the Saxons to bring them to Christianity.
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Saint Augustine of Canterbury became a saint due to his role as a missionary in England, where he played a significant role in converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. He was appointed by Pope Gregory the Great and established a number of important Christian communities, contributing to the spread of Christianity in England. His dedication to evangelism and establishing the Church earned him the status of a saint.
The Saxons. When the Saxons invaded England, the English lost, then the Saxons and the English came together to be the Anglo-Saxons.
The Church of England was created by King Henry VIII however the Romans brought Christianity to Britain.
Charlemagne had a tumultuous relationship with the Saxons, as they resisted his efforts to Christianize them and integrate them into his empire. The conflict culminated in the thirty-year Saxon Wars, during which Charlemagne used military force to subdue and convert the Saxons to Christianity. After their defeat, the Saxons eventually became part of Charlemagne's Frankish Empire.
The Anglo-Saxons were a pagan tribe who later coverted to Christianity.