Mary McDaniel
Born in Thagaste
Fell in love with a girl of a lower social class, so Augustine took her as his concubine. The relationship will last for 13 years.
Augustine has a son through his concubine, names him Adeodatus
Converted to a high life philosophy
Returned to Thagaste to teach grammar and rhetoric
After death of friend in Thagaste, Augustine returned to Carthage and opened a school of rhetoric.
Becomes emperor of Roman Empire and ruled until 395. Orthodox Christianity is established at this time as official state religion
Took up to study the Neoplatonists
Was asked by his mother to marry a Catholic girl, but on terms that he be separated from his concubine for two years. Instead of abstaining from sex, Augustine finds someone else to fulfill his "needs" while waiting for his proposed wife to come of age.
Renounced past life of carnal sins, had a burning heart for the monastic lifestyle
Began a contemplative life as a lay "Servant of God"
Adeodatus as well as a friend, Nibridius die
Visited Hippo, forced to become ordained.
Only a few years after converting, Augustine is asked to present "On Faith and the Creed" to the General Council of Hippo
Began eight year fight against the Donatist Heresy
Ordained as assistant bishop of Hippo to Valerius
Bishop Valerius dies. Augustine assumes role
Begins "Confessions", completes it in 400 or 401 AD
Imperial decree from Rome banning Donatism
Begins writing the City of God
Council of Carthage, with over 200 bishops under Augustine, pronounced Pelagianism heretical.
September 26, Augustine nominated Eraclius as his successor
North African coastal provinces Mauretania and Numidia were ravaged violently by Vandals. Augustine dies on August 28 after suffering a fever for days.
