Saint Monica 's Day is celebrated on August 27th
Saint Monica 's Day is celebrated on August 27th in honor of this emblematic figure of Christianity. Born in North Africa around 331 AD, Monica was a woman of faith and devotion, raised in a Christian family. She married Patrício, a pagan man with a difficult temperament, and together they had three children, Augustine being the best known. Mônica faced challenges in her marriage and in raising her children, especially with Agostinho, who initially led a life far from the Christian faith. However, she never gave up praying for her son's conversion, demonstrating extraordinary devotion and perseverance over the years. After years of prayer and suffering, Monica's prayers were finally answered when Augustine converted to Christianity. He became one of the most renowned theologians and philosophers in the history of the Church, leaving a lasting legacy through his works.
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