“ A residence was assigned to them at Canterbury, then called Durovernum, where they devoted themselves to monastic exercises and preaching. The conversion and baptism (Whitsunday, June 2, 597) of the King contributed greatly to the success of their efforts among his subjects. There is abundant testimony to the fact that a marked improvement in the life and manners of the Anglo-Saxons followed the evangelistic labors of Augustine and his companions.
In 597 he went to Aries, by direction of the Pope, and was there consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Metropolitan of England. ”

“ On his return, he dispatched a presbyter and a monk to Rome to inform the Pope of his success, and obtain instruction on certain questions. Gregory's directions with regard to the propagation of the faith are admirable. ”