Saint Augustin Basilica
| Saint Augustin Basilica بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس Basilique de Saint-Augustin | |
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 Saint Augustin Basilica
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Province | Diocese of Constantine |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Basilica, parish church |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Annaba, Algeria |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Groundbreaking | 1881 |
| Completed | 1900 |
The St Augustin Basilica (Arabic: بازيليكا القديس أوغسطينوس; French: Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo.
History
Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on March 29, 1900, led by Abbe Pougnet. The church was dedicated April 24, 1914 and dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo. 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. The statue of St. Augustine in the basilica contains one of his arm bones. It is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Constantine.
Architecture
The Basilica was built with Stones imported from France. Its Carrara marble, breathtaking stained glass and massive arches depict Roman, Byzantine and Arab architecture style influences.