The Apostle of England

 

Priya Singapogu

Lesson 6

19 September 2022

The Apostle of England

Long ago Pope Gregory dwelt contently in Rome. There he had a good friend named Augustine. One cool and misty morning he walked in the crowded streets. He was surprised to see boys, who looked like angles ,being watched over by filthy, fetid, ferocious slave traders.     

Pope Gregory purchased the unusual looking boys. Pope Gregory talked to the boys and was surprised to hear that they knew nothing about the bible. Pope Gregory somberly exclaimed to Augustine “the people in Britain know nothing of God’s Word.” Augustine ,who was pursued by the pope, decided to travel to Britain, which was an exceedingly long and difficult journey.  

            Augustine explained fervently to the people. And they listened and asked him to stay. So, Augustine taught them, and they believed. On Christmas day LOTS of people were baptized, which was an action for celebration. So, he extoled him and Pope Gregory made him Archbishop of Canterbury and he was called the Apostle to England.