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==Europe==

==Europe==

===England===

===England===

Saint Augustine of (died 604), was "the Apostle of England" and was the first archbishop of Canterbury. he was an Italian monk sent along with 30 other monks in 596 to convert the Anglo-Saxons. King [[Aethelbert]], who had married a Christian, allowed them to preach, and to establish a church.  Augustine freely adapted local pagan customs to Christianity. His policy was to preserve pagan temples and to destroy only the idols, transforming pagan rites and customs into Christian practices whenever possible.<ref> Margaret Deanesely, ''Augustine of Canterbury'' (1964)</ref>

Saint Augustine of (died 604), was "the Apostle of England" and was the first archbishop of Canterbury. he was an Italian monk sent along with 30 other monks in 596 to convert the Anglo-Saxons. King [[Aethelbert]], who had married a Christian, allowed them to preach, and to establish a church.  Augustine freely adapted local pagan customs to Christianity. His policy was to preserve pagan temples and to destroy only the idols, transforming pagan rites and customs into Christian practices whenever possible.<ref>Margaret Deanesely, ''Augustine of Canterbury'' (1964)</ref>

===Ireland===

===Ireland===

[[Saint Patrick]] (389-461 AD)was born in Roman Britain and, at the age of 16, was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland. He escaped and decided to convert the Irish to Christianity. He studied and was ordained in Gaul (France), was ordained a bishop (432) and set out for Ireland.  

[[Saint Patrick]] (389-461 AD)was born in Roman Britain and, at the age of 16, was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland. He escaped and decided to convert the Irish to Christianity. He studied and was ordained in Gaul (France), was ordained a bishop (432) and set out for Ireland.  

Although opposed by pagan priests of the indigenous religion, Patrick secured toleration for Christians and, through active preaching, made important converts among the royal families. He developed a native clergy, fostered the growth of monasticism, established dioceses, and held church councils.<ref> E. A. Thompson, ''Who was Saint Patrick?'' (1999) [http://books.google.com/books?id=jee3ivfHtHsC&printsec=frontcover#PPR5,M1 excerpt and text search]</ref>

Although opposed by pagan priests of the indigenous religion, Patrick secured toleration for Christians and, through active preaching, made important converts among the royal families. He developed a native clergy, fostered the growth of monasticism, established dioceses, and held church councils.<ref>E. A. Thompson, ''Who was Saint Patrick?'' (1999) [http://books.google.com/books?id=jee3ivfHtHsC&printsec=frontcover#PPR5,M1 excerpt and text search]</ref>

==Other religions==

==Other religions==

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[[Category:Christianity]]

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