Saint Augustin Basilica
| Saint Augustin Basilica Église Saint-Augustin d'Annaba | |
|---|---|
 Saint Augustin Basilica | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Annaba, Algeria |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: 36°52′55″N 7°44′41″E / 36.88194°N 7.74472°E |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Rite | African Rite |
| Province | Diocese of Constantine |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Basilica, parish church |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | church |
| Groundbreaking | 1881 |
| Completed | 1900 |
The Basilica of St Augustine (Église Saint-Augustin d'Annaba) is a Roman Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo.
The basilica is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Constantine. Construction of the basilica began in 1881 and finished on March 29, 1900, though the church was not dedicated until April 24, 1914. The statue of St. Augustine in the basilica contains one of his arm bones.
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.
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