Ecclesia Historia

Exploring the rich tapestry of church history

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Augustine of Hippo
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Augustine of Hippo

Bishop, Theologian
354-430 AD

One of the most influential Church Fathers who shaped Western Christianity through works like 'Confessions' and 'City of God.' His teachings on grace, free will, and original sin remain foundational to Christian theology.

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Key Events

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First Council of Nicaea
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First Council of Nicaea

Nicaea, Bithynia
325 AD

The first ecumenical council of the Church, convened by Emperor Constantine I.

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Conversion of Augustine
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Conversion of Augustine

Milan, Roman Empire
386 AD

Augustine's conversion to Christianity in the garden of Milan.

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Baptism of Augustine
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Baptism of Augustine

Milan, Roman Empire
387 AD

Augustine's baptism by Bishop Ambrose of Milan.

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Important Works

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Confessions
Work

Confessions

397-400 AD

Augustine's spiritual autobiography that traces his journey from a sinful youth to his conversion to Christianity.

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City of God
Work

City of God

413-426 AD

A comprehensive defense of Christianity against pagan critics, written after the sack of Rome.

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On Christian Doctrine
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On Christian Doctrine

397-426 AD

A theological and hermeneutical treatise on how to interpret and teach Scripture.

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Historical Timeline

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325 AD

First Council of Nicaea

The first ecumenical council of the Church, convened by Emperor Constantine I.

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386 AD

Conversion of Augustine

Augustine's conversion to Christianity in the garden of Milan.

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387 AD

Baptism of Augustine

Augustine's baptism by Bishop Ambrose of Milan.

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391 AD

Ordination of Augustine

Augustine's ordination as priest by Bishop Valerius.

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395 AD

Augustine Becomes Bishop

Augustine's consecration as Bishop of Hippo.

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