The Virgin and the Archbishop: A Comparative Analysis of the Cults of Mildred and Augustine at St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury

A comparative analysis reveals that the medieval cults of Saints Mildred and Augustine at St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, were equally significant, particularly after the Norman Conquest. While Augustine's cult was widely recognized across England, Mildred's veneration held comparable importance within the abbey. The study leverages shrine placements, hagiographies, charters, and testamentary evidence to demonstrate how these two saints' cults complemented each other, challenging the assumption that Augustine's prominence overshadowed Mildred's influence.

Swensson, E. (2015). The Virgin and the Archbishop: A Comparative Analysis of the Cults of Mildred and Augustine at St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury. Journal of Medieval Monastic Studies, 4, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.jmms.5.109879