Saint Patroness of

Monica Mothers and

Widows
Saint Monica also known as
Monica of Hippo, She was born in
Tagaste in either 331 or 332 and
was raised in a Christian Family.
Saint Monica was Married to
Patricius a Pagan who served on the
city council of Tagaste.
Saint Monica’s Married life was far
from being happy one and her
habits of prayers alms giving and
good deeds.
The great cross of Saint Monica was
her son, Augustine, Who was seventeen
years of age when his Father died in
371.
In August, 386, Saint Monica had
the long-coveted happiness of
seeing her son return to God.
Augustine was baptized by Saint
Ambrose.
Saint Monica’s work was done; her son
was converted; the sinner had become
a Saint. She fell sick on the road and
died at Ostia, from where they were to
embark, 387.
This and the meaning of her name
Lucy or “light” or “lucid” led to her
patronage. She is the patron of the
blind, of ophthalmologist, of people
with eye trouble, and patients with
eye ailments.
 Tomb of St. Monica
Located in the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome, Italy
 Basilica of St. Augustine of Hippo
The church where St. Monica’s body is enshrined.
Interior of the Basilica of St. Augustine
Rome, Italy
Dome of the Basilica of St. Augustine
Rome, Italy
High Altar of the Basilica of St. Augustine
Rome, Italy
Saint Patroness of
Monica Mothers and
Widows