Saints from Algeria

Read the full stories of 3 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day Algeria.

Showing 1–3 of 3. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.

Doctor of the Church · August 28

St. Augustine of Hippo

A restless seeker transformed into one of Christianity’s greatest teachers.

Martyr · January 9

Marciana of Toledo is venerated as a martyr and saint.

Algeria · Present-day geography

Lay saint · August 27

A mother whose patient prayer accompanied Augustine home to the faith.