First, the English Christian embrace of the Roman Christian tradition means the Pope becomes a more powerful figure, with an increase in the number of people who look up to him for the orientation. Before Gregory sent Augustine to England, he was already one of Rome's largest landowners, overseeing hundreds of estates affiliated with the Roman Church (MP p. 48). Along with this responsibility, at that time the Pope was also responsible for the military defense of Rome. Add to this the religious guidance over the English resulting from England's conversion to Roman Christianity, and the title of Pope had become a very powerful position. Along with the growing power of the Pope, this conversion also created a stronger bond between England and Rome. English abbots and monks made many trips to Rome, bringing back relics and artefacts for use in their own monasteries (SH p.66). These voyages not only brought back artifacts and relics, but also books, causing the culture of England to become more of a blend with aspects of Rome's culture, particularly in regards to art. With the importation of Roman books, English art began to increasingly depict the human form, something that had not previously been so common (SH