Saint Augustin Basilica
The Basilica of St Augustine (Église Saint-Augustin d'Annaba) is a Catholic basilica and pro-cathedral located in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo.
| Saint Augustin Basilica Église Saint-Augustin d'Annaba | |
|---|---|
 Saint Augustin Basilica | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Province | Diocese of Constantine |
| Rite | African Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Basilica, parish church |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Annaba, Algeria |
| Geographic coordinates | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Groundbreaking | 1881 |
| Completed | 1900 |
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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