Honorius

member of the Gregorian mission to the Anglo-Saxons and Archbishop of Canterbury

b. 6th century · d. 30 Sep 653

5th Archbishop of Canterbury

Honorius was a member of the Gregorian mission to Christianize the Anglo-Saxons from their native Anglo-Saxon paganism in 597 AD who later became Archbishop of Canterbury. During his archiepiscopate, he consecrated the first native English bishop of Rochester as well as helping the missionary efforts of Felix among the East Anglians. Honorius was the last to die among the Gregorian missionaries.

Related people

Paulinus of York consecrated by
Justus succeeded
Felix of Burgundy consecrator of
Brigilsus consecrator of
Ithamar consecrator of
Thomas consecrator of
Deusdedit of Canterbury preceded

Commemorated

Honorius

Places

Rome · St Augustine's Abbey · Canterbury

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