Saint Augustin Basilica

The Basilica of St Augustine (Église Saint-Augustin d'Annaba) is a Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo.

Saint Augustin Basilica
Église Saint-Augustin d'Annaba
Saint Augustin Basilica
Religion
AffiliationCatholic Church
ProvinceDiocese of Constantine
RiteLatin Rite
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusBasilica, parish church
StatusActive
Location
LocationAnnaba, Algeria
Geographic coordinates
Architecture
Typechurch
Groundbreaking1881
Completed1900

The basilica is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Constantine. Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on March 29, 1900, though the church was not dedicated until April 24, 1914. The statue of St. Augustine in the basilica contains one of his arm bones.

It was built not far from the remains of the Basilica Pacis built by Saint Augustine, where he died while the city was besieged by Vandals.

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