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Augustine of Hippo, bishop

Augustine of Hippo, bishop

Augustine of Hippo, bishop

Blessed
Bishop

Blessed Augustine was born in Africa, in the city of Tagaste. His mother, the pious Christian Monica, raised him. He received his education in Carthage. In Mediolanum, under the guidance of the bishop Ambrose, he studied the Holy Scriptures and accepted Holy Baptism. After distributing all his possessions to the poor, he took monastic vows.

In 391, Bishop Valerius of Hippo ordained him to the priesthood, and in 395, he was consecrated as a bishop. After the death of Bishop Valerian, Saint Augustine took his place.

For 35 years of his episcopate, he fought against the heresies of the Donatists, Manicheans, and Pelagians. Blessed Augustine wrote many works, among which the most well-known are: "On the City of God," "Confessions," 17 books against the Pelagians, and "Christian Doctrine." He took care that his writings were understandable and edifying. He passed away on August 28, 430.

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