St. Augustine of Hippo (detail) by Sandro Botticelli

St. Augustine of Hippo (detail)
by Sandro Botticelli


“He came as Savior. He died, but he vanquished death. In himself he put an end to what we feared; he took it upon himself and he vanquished it—as a mighty hunter he captured and slew the lion.” (St. Augustine of Hippo, Homily 233.3)


The Memorial of St. Augustine, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of Grace (A.D. 354 – 430) is August 28. 


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