Missionary Work, Medieval Style: Part 2

About this episode

In this episode, John and Ron discuss Gregory the Great's mission to Britain and the response of King Ethelbert of Kent.

In Part 2 of Missionary Work, Medieval Style , John and Ron trace Gregory the Great’s mission to Britain in the early 600s. At the center is King Ethelbert of Kent and the monks who arrive in his territory asking to preach. How does a pagan king respond—and what unfolds next? Featured image: James William Edmund Doyle , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The post Missionary Work, Medieval Style: Part 2 appeared first on Orthodocs.faith .

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Ron

Topics covered

• missionary work
• Gregory the Great
• King Ethelbert
• Christianity
• history

Keywords

• medieval
• Britain
• monks
• pagan king

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Missionary Work, Medieval Style: Part 2

Places: Britain, Kent

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