Saint Augustine
Britishnoun
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Saint Augustine and the Dominican friar who baptized me.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He is now in Annaba - where the saint was a bishop - and in the afternoon, is expected to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Saint Augustine.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
For Leo, the trip is in honour of fifth-century Saint Augustine, who was born in modern-day Algeria and whose order he follows.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Joining the Order of Saint Augustine, a mendicant order of the Catholic Church, Mendel was able to spend his life as a monk and therefore not have to worry about his livelihood.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2023
William cradles a book by Saint Augustine in his big hands.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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