St. Mellitus of Canterbury Biography
St. Mellitus of Canterbury Profile. Born: unknown in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in Italy, England and exiled to France. Died: April 24 624 in England. Feast Day is celebrated on April 24.
St. Mellitus 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 | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Monk, Bishop |
| Place of Work | Italy, England and exiled to France |
| Date of Death | April 24 624 |
| Place of Death | England |
| Feast Day | April 24 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Pope Gregory the Great sent Saint Mellitus to England together with Giusto, Paolino, and Rufiniano in 601. For three years he worked in Kent and ordained bishop of London, England in 604.
Mellitus was sent to exile for refusing to give Communion to apostates. He was called to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury, England in 619.
St. Mellitus of Canterbury Death
He died on April 24 624 of natural causes.
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