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Who is Saint Monica's son?
Monica was married to an abusive, unfaithful pagan by the name of Patricius who was a Roman government official.
What were St. Monica's attributes?
Persistence and patience best describe Monica. She had an unfaithful and abusive pagan husband and a son who had gone wild doing everything that Monica hated. He had turned his back on the Church and was living with an older woman who was not his wife. He had a son by her. Monica prayed for the conversion of both her husband and her son. Her son came back and converted. He went on to become one of the greatest minds of the church - St. Augustine. Her husband eventually converted on his death bed.
Why is Saint Monica called Saint Monica of Hippo?
Saint Monica is called Saint Monica of Hippo because she was from the city of Hippo (modern-day Annaba, Algeria) where her son, Saint Augustine, served as bishop. She lived in Hippo during Augustine's time there and is known for her unwavering faith and prayers for his conversion to Christianity.
What has the author Monica Mioli written?
Monica Mioli has written: 'Vieni avanti che non ci son dei sassi'
What hardships did Saint Monica confront?
Monica had an abusive and unfaithful pagan husband and a son who rejected Christianity and led a profligate life. Her mother in law as also in the household and she was also abusive to Monica.
What is a place with the same name as the son of Saint Monica?
Saint Augustine, Florida.
Why is Saint Monica remembered?
Monica is remembered for being an abused wife whose husband cheated on her. Her son, St. Augustine, had a misspent youth. Monica prayed for their conversions for years. Eventually, her prayers were answered.
Is there a patron saint for patience?
There is no patron saint of patience but if there were it would have to be Saint Monica who prayed for years that her son, Saint Augustine, and her husband be converted. They were!
What did St. Monica of Hippo achieve?
St. Monica prayed for years for the conversion of both her husband and her son, St. Augustine. Years and years of prayers were finally answered.
Who was Saint Monica?
Monica was the mother of St. Augustine. She spent much of her life praying for the conversion of both her pagan husband as well as her son. Her prayers were eventually answered.
Where did St. Monica live?
St. Monica lived in the town of Hippo, in North Africa.
What is the name of a christian saint that cried every night because her son didn't believe in Jesus?
it might be st. Monica who prayed about her wayward son.
