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The feast of St. Monica occurs the day before the feast of her son, St. Augustine. Her tears, prayers, and sacrifices over many years helped bring about his conversion. It is only proper that their feasts are celebrated close together. Monica was born in North Africa. As a child she lived with her family, but she and her sisters were raised by ...
SAINT MONICA, WIDOW—332-387. Feast: May 4. Our knowledge of Monica comes almost entirely from the writings of her much-loved son, the great Doctor of the Church, St. Augustine of Hippo. His relationship with his mother was a close one, especially during Monica's last years. In Book IX of St. Augustine's <Confessions> he gives us many details ...
Patron Saint of: mothers, conversion, married women, alcoholics; St. Monica – Early Life. St. Monica lived in Northern Africa and was the mother of three children, the oldest of whom was St. Augustine of Hippo. Though she was Christian, Monica married a pagan Roman official.
St. Monica, Mother of St. Augustine, Bishop. 27 August. St. Monica, Nicolò di Pietro (© Musei Vaticani) Of Berber stock, Monica was born in northern Africa in 331, in the town of Thagaste, to a wealthy family with strong Christian traditions. She learned the teachings of Sacred Scripture with great devotion: prayer and assiduous practice of ...
Apr 26, 2024 · St. Monica. On August 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Catholic Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most dramatic ...
St. Monica (332-387 AD) was a Christian saint and the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Eastern Orthodox Church. Her feast day is celebrated on August 27th. St. Monica was born in Thagaste, a Roman town in what is now modern-day Algeria, in Africa.
Aug 27, 2023 · 26. Saint Monica, born in 332 AD in present-day Algeria, stands as an enduring symbol of patience, strength, and faith amidst adversity. Born to Christian parents, Monica was wedded at a tender age, between 13 or 14, to Patricius, an older man. Contrary to her religious upbringing, Patricius was neither wealthy nor a follower of Christ.
