Saint Augustin Basilica

Saint Augustin Basilica
*Basilique de Saint-Augustin*
Saint Augustin Basilica; Basilique de Saint-Augustin
	Saint Augustin Basilica
Religion
Affiliation	Catholic Church
Province	Diocese of Constantine
Rite	Latin Rite
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Basilica, parish church
Status	Active
Location
Location	Annaba, Algeria
Geographic coordinates	36°52′55″N 7°44′41″E / 36.88194°N 7.74472°E
Architecture
Type	church
Groundbreaking	1881
Completed	1900

The St Augustin Basilica (Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo.

History

Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on March 29, 1900, led by Abbe Pougnet. The church was dedicated April 24, 1914 and dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo. It was built not far from the remains of the Basilica Pacis built by Saint Augustine,^[1] where he died while the city was besieged by Vandals.The statue of St. Augustine in the basilica contains one of his arm bones. It is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Constantine.

Architecture

The Basilica was built with Stones imported from France. Its Carrara marble, breathtaking stained glass and massive arches depict Roman, Byzantine and Arab architecture style influences.^[2]

External links

References

[1]

^ Cioffi, Paul L. (June 1983). "St. Augustine Basilica Overlooking Basilica Pacis". repository.library.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
^ "Basilica of Saint Augustine". Algeria.com. Retrieved 2021-06-21.

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[1] Cioffi, Paul L. (June 1983). "St. Augustine Basilica Overlooking Basilica Pacis". repository.library.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-21.

[2] "Basilica of Saint Augustine". Algeria.com. Retrieved 2021-06-21.

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