St. Honorius of Canterbury, Bishop

30 September


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Born in Rome, Italy; died at Canterbury, England, on September 30, 653. Saint Gregory the Great (f.d. September 3) chose the monk Honorius to evangelize England because of his great virtue and learning. Honorius succeeded Saint Justus (f.d. November 10) as archbishop of Canterbury, was consecrated at Lincoln by Bishop Saint Paulinus (f.d. October 10). He received the pallium sent from Rome by Pope Honorius I, together with a letter by the Pope's hand stating that whenever the sees of York or Canterbury became vacant, the surviving archbishop should consecrated the duly selected successor of the other.

During Honorius's episcopacy, the faith spread throughout the island and took root in many hearts. He carefully selected and trained his clergy to ensure their commitment to the Gospel (Bonniwell, Husenbeth).



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