We've been hearing the name a lot recently. There are churches and schools named after him, but what has he done?Saint Augustine of Hippo was a bishop. His church's writings helped formed Western Christianity.
He lived in a Roman province located in Africa, Hippo (which is in present day Algeria.) Saint Augustine after converting to Christianity had a different approach and theology of Christianity. He made Christianity more acceptable to a variety of people, he translated it into a more relatable belief system. In addition to that he formed the concepts of just war and original sin.
He is the patron saint of many things including: brewers, printers, theologians, and other things. His memorial is celebrated on August 28, which is the day of his death.
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