Saint
Saint Monica
Mother of Saint Augustine, who prayed for his conversion with tears and perseverance for many years.
Awaiting theological review
mother of
- SaintSaint Augustine of Hippo →Early Christian source
connected with
- Church figureAmbrose of Milan →Early Christian source
Monica followed his guidance in Milan
- Church figureAugustine of Hippo →Early Christian source
His mother
His mother prayed for him for years, without giving up. Many families of people with addictions turn to her.
- Life situationA relationship is hurting →Early Christian source
Augustine records that his mother lived patiently in a difficult marriage, and that her husband was baptised before he died.