Saint Lawrence of Canterbury Biography
Saint Lawrence of Canterbury Profile. Born: the 6th century in the united kingdom, Europe. Worked in Canterbury, England. Died: 2 February 619 in Canterbury, England. Feast Day is celebrated on February 2.
Saint Lawrence of Canterbury Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 6th century |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Canterbury, England |
| Date of Death | 2 February 619 |
| Place of Death | Canterbury, England |
| Feast Day | February 2 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Saint Lawrence of Canterbury Biography
Lawrence of Canterbury was a monk.
He accompanied St Augustine of Canterbury to evangelize in England under an order served by Pope Saint Gregory the Great in 597. Upon his colleague’s death, He became the archbishop of Canterbury. There came a time when Britons started abandoning Christianity. He had plans to leave them and return to France his home ground. However, he had a vision in which he was rebuked by St Peter the Apostle for giving up on his Christians. He remained and re-energized for his task in the region.
He converted King Edbald who in turn brought many of his subjects to Christianity. It is said that he had physical scars from his dream beating by Saint Peter.
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