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In 597, Wolf, a young Angle, travels from Rome to England, the land of his birth, accompanying Prior Augustine, later to be known as St. Augustine of Canterbury, on his mission to bring Christianity to English soil.Tags
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It is 597 and young Wolf has journeyed many difficult miles from Rome to the land of his birth. He witnesses the historic meeting between the Saxon King of Kent and the man who would be known as St. Augustine of Canterbury. Wolf, with Fritha, a Saxon girl, must also face the unknown to see the cross firmly replanted in English soil.
Saint, Biography, Church History, Catechism, Middle Ages
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- Canonical title
- Augustine Came to Kent
- People/Characters
- Wolf; Augustine of Canterbury; Ethelbert, King of Kent; Fritha; Anna
- Important places
- Kent, England, UK; Rome, Italy; England, UK
- First words
- "We had stood in the market place for many hours with all the rest," Wolfstan began.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He seemed to see the foundations Augustine had laid, and they were a little like the good solid pavement on which he and Fritha would build their enduring home.
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