Saint Augustine of Canterbury was a Christian missionary and the first Archbishop of Canterbury. He was sent by Pope Gregory the Great in 597 AD to convert the Anglo-Saxons in England to Christianity. Augustine successfully established a church in Kent and played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the region. He is often referred to as the "Apostle to the English" for his efforts in evangelizing the pagan tribes. Augustine's work laid the foundation for the Christian church in England, and he is commemorated on May 26th in the Christian liturgical calendar.