Augustine of Britain Quotes


If the Welsh will not have peace with us, they shall perish at the hands of the Saxons.


Context

The first Bishop in Britain, sent by Pope Gregory in 597. This was in large part fulfilled in 607 when Ethelfrith led Saxon troops to Wales killing many including 200 priests who had been sent to pray for the Welsh.


Citations

Augustine of Britain, *-616, Archbishop pf Britain, Prediction (prophesy) regarding the raids of the Welsh

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