Saint Augustin Basilica

Catholic basilica in Annaba, Algeria, dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo

36°52′55″N 7°44′41″E / 36.88194°N 7.74472°E / 36.88194; 7.74472ArchitectureTypechurchGroundbreaking1881Completed1900

The St Augustin Basilica (Arabic: بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس; French: 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]

Gallery

External links

GCatholic.org
Lonely Planet
Images of the Basilica of St Augustin in Manar al-Athar digital heritage and photo archive

References

^ 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.