The Life of St Augustine of Hippo

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Birth and Death

Born - November 13, 354

Death - August 28, 430

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Childhood

  • His Father was a Pagan, who converted to Christian on his deathbed
  • His Mother was a commited Christian
  • Lived his childhood as a Machean, whcih means he pursued celibacy and becoming a priest.
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Adulthood

  • Converted to Chrsitianity to 386
  • Baptised with son in 387
  • Finished apology in 388
  • Appointed Priest in 391
  • Promoted to Coadjutor Bishop of Hippo in 395 - held position to death
  • Wrote autobiograohy in 397
  • Wrote 'The City of God' in 410
  • After death, appointed Doctor of the Church in 1298
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