Alypius of Thagaste
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Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Thagaste Algeria in 394. He was a lifelong friend of Augustine of Hippo and joined him in his conversion (in 386; Confessions 8.12.28) 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.
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Alypius of Thagaste | |
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Born | 4th century |
Died | 5th century |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | 1584 by Pope Gregory XIII |
Feast | August 15 |
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