Alypius of Thagaste

Deceased Person

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Who is Alypius of Thagaste?

Saint Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Tagaste in 394. He is also credited with building the first monastery in Africa. He was a lifelong friend of Saint Augustine of Hippo and joined him in his conversion and life in Christianity. Most of what is known about him comes from Augustine's autobiographical Confessions.

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on July 23, 2013

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