Augustine
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Saint, a.d. 354–430, one of the Latin fathers in the early Christian Church; author; bishop of Hippo in nothern Africa.
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Saint, Austin, died a.d. 604, Roman monk: headed group of missionaries who landed in England a.d. 597 and began the conversion of the English to Christianity; first archbishop of Canterbury 601–604.
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a first name, form of Augustus.
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Saint. 354–430 ad , one of the Fathers of the Christian Church; bishop of Hippo in North Africa (396–430), who profoundly influenced both Catholic and Protestant theology. His most famous works are Confessions, a spiritual autobiography, and De Civitate Dei, a vindication of the Christian Church. Feast day: Aug 28
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Saint. died 604 ad , Roman monk, sent to Britain (597 ad ) to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity and to establish the authority of the Roman See over the native Celtic Church; became the first archbishop of Canterbury (601–604). Feast day: May 26 or 27
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a member of an Augustinian order
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Police said Augustine identified Lego sets with high-value collectible pieces, bought them and brought them to his residence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Catholics have criteria that they invoke to evaluate righteousness of wars, which date to the fifth century teachings of St. Augustine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
It is also the birthplace of St Augustine, and Leo XIV is the first pontiff from the order to follow his teachings.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
But the visit to Algeria is also infused with personal significance for the Augustinian pontiff, with the country holding "a special place in his mind and heart because of St Augustine," Vesco said.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
William cradles a book by Saint Augustine in his big hands.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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