SAINT
saint-alypius-of-thagaste
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Thagaste in 394. He was a lifelong friend of Augustine of Hippo and joined him in his conversion and life in Christianity. He is credited with helping establish Augustine's monastery in Africa. Most of what is known about him comes from Augustine's autobiographical Confessions.
feast Day
08-15
canonization Status
canonized
canonization Date
1584
canonized By
Pope Gregory XIII
feast Month
8
feast Day Of Month
15

