Alypius of Thagaste
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 |
Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Thagaste (in present-day 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.