Latest News About Saint Monica

Updated 2026-05-12 18:04

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St. Monica - Saints & Angels

Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo's mother. She was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present-day Algeria. When she was very young, she was married off to the Roman pagan Patricius, who shared his mother's violent temper. Patricius' mother lived with the ...

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Saint Monica

Perhaps Saint Monica is best known as the mother of Saint Augustine—a pretty noble label. But Saint Monica was also the mother of two other children, and is known as a woman of great prayer.

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Saint of the Month: Saint Monica

The mother of St Augustine, she prayed for many years - ultimately successfully - that he convert to Christianity. She is remembered on 27 August.

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Monica - Catholic Saints Day

"Nothing is far from God." This adage has been a pillar of faith for countless Catholic believers, reminding us that no matter the struggle or hardship, God

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