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Basilica of Saint Augustine (Annaba)

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Basilica of Saint Augustine
بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس
Basilique de Saint-Augustin
View of the Basilica of Saint Augustine from the ruins of Hippo
View of the Basilica of Saint Augustine from the ruins of Hippo
Religion
Affiliation Catholic Church
Province Diocese of Constantine
Rite Latin Rite
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Basilica, parish church
Status Active
Location
Location Annaba, Algeria
Interactive map of Basilica of Saint Augustine
بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس
Basilique de Saint-Augustin
Coordinates 36°52′55″N 7°44′41″E / 36.88194°N 7.74472°E
Architecture
Type Church
Groundbreaking 1881
Completed 1900

The Basilica of Saint Augustine (Arabic: بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس; French: Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba (formerly known as Bonê), 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. In 1842, a portion of Augustine's right arm (cubitus) was secured from Pavia and returned to Bonê (now called Annaba).[2] It now rests in Saint Augustine's Basilica within a glass tube inserted into the arm of a life-size marble statue of Augustine.

Architecture

The basilica was built with stones imported from France. Its Carrara marble, stained glass and massive arches combine Roman, Byzantine and Moorish architecture influences.[3]

References

  1. Back to citation Cioffi, Paul L. (June 1983). "St. Augustine Basilica Overlooking Basilica Pacis". repository.library.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  2. Back to citation Schnaubelt, Joseph C; Van Fleteren, Frederick (1999). Augustine in Iconography: History and Legend. P. Lang. p. 165. ISBN 978-0-8204-2291-6.
  3. Back to citation "Basilica of Saint Augustine". Algeria.com. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
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