Christian Missionaries And Catholicism In Britain Flashcards
1
Q
Who brought Christianity into Britain and who sent him?
A
St Augustine was sent by Pope Gregory to spread Christianity. He arrived at Kent. He then built a monastary in Canterbury and was promoted to archbishop of Canterbury.
2
Q
What is a martyr? Give examples. When was his feast day?
A
A martyr is someone who dies for their faith. The first Christian martyr was St Stephen - celebrate his feast day on the 26th of December
3
Q
Who is St Alban
A
Roman soldier met a priest and was converted him and then hid the priest. When soldiers came looking for the priest he dressed up as him and was executed for being Christian.
