Augustine of Canterbury (early 6th century – probably 26 May 604) was a
monk
A monk (, from el, μοναχός, ''monachos'', "single, solitary" via Latin
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who became the first
Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop
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in the year 597. He is considered the "Apostle to the English" and a founder of the
English Church.
[Delaney ''Dictionary of Saints'' pp. 67–68]
Augustine was the
prior
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