Mother
Saint Monica
Saint Monica is celebrated for her devout faith and persistent prayers for the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine. Her life is a model of maternal love and perseverance.
Patron saint of
Mothers, Wives, Families
- Feast
- May 4
- Era
- 4th Century
- Place
- Carthage
At a Glance
Saint Monica
- Feast Day
- May 4
- Era
- 4th Century
- Primary Place
- Carthage
- Vocation
- Mother
- Patronage
- Mothers, Wives, Families
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Overview
Saint Monica
Saint Monica is celebrated for her devout faith and persistent prayers for the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine. Her life is a model of maternal love and perseverance.
Feast day: May 4
Patronage
Mothers, Wives, Families
Connected Places
- Carthage, North Africa: Her home and place of prayer
- Ostia, Italy: Where she died during her return journey to Africa
- Rome, Italy: Basilica of Sant'Agostino, where her relics are venerated
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Kindred Saints
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