Alypius of Thagaste
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.
Alypius of Thagaste | |
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"The Conversion of St. Augustine" (Gozzoli) The figure at right is probably Alypius. | |
| 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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