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St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
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St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Depiction of Ethelbert, king of Kent, dressed as a Germanic warrior, looking down towards St Augustine and his entourage of monks. Queen Bertha is at Ethelberts knee, supporting Augustines message. Augustine (died 604 AD) landed on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent in 597. Ethelbert (c560-614) converted to Christianity shortly afterwards, the first English king to do so. [John Tallis & Company, London & New York]
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St. Augustine Before Ethelbert - A Historic Encounter of Faith and Royalty
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this mid-19th-century print by Henry Lemon, we are transported back in time to witness a significant moment in British history. The scene depicts the meeting between St. Augustine of Canterbury and King Ethelbert of Kent, forever changing the religious landscape of England. Dressed as a formidable Germanic warrior, King Ethelbert gazes down upon St. Augustine and his entourage of monks with an air of curiosity and intrigue. At his knee stands Queen Bertha, offering her unwavering support for Augustines' message. It was on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent that Augustine first set foot in 597 AD, embarking on a mission to bring Christianity to these shores. Remarkably, shortly after their encounter, King Ethelbert became the first English king to convert to Christianity. The engraving beautifully captures the tension between pagan traditions and the burgeoning Christian faith within Anglo-Saxon society. It serves as a testament to both Augustines' persuasive abilities as a missionary and King Ethelbert's open-mindedness towards embracing new beliefs. This historic meeting paved the way for centuries of Christian influence across Britain and solidified Canterbury's position as an ecclesiastical center. Through this powerful image, we glimpse into a pivotal moment where religion intersected with monarchy—a turning point that shaped not only England but also its future relationship with faith.
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