Saint Augustin Basilica

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.

For the basilica in the United States, see Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
Saint Augustin Basilica
بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس
Basilique de Saint-Augustin
Saint Augustin Basilica
Religion
AffiliationCatholic Church
ProvinceDiocese of Constantine
RiteLatin Rite
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusBasilica, parish church
StatusActive
Location
LocationAnnaba, Algeria
Geographic coordinates36°52′55″N 7°44′41″E
Architecture
Typechurch
Groundbreaking1881
Completed1900

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]

References
  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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