Order of Saint Augustine

Order of Saint Augustine
Ordo Sancti Augustini
AbbreviationOSA
Formation1 March 1244 (1244-03-01), though has predating history
TypeMendicant religious order of the Catholic Church
PurposePastoral work, missions, education, intellectual activity, etc.
HeadquartersBasilica of Saint Augustine in Campus Martius
Location
  • Augustinian General Curia, Via Paolo VI, 25, 00193 Rome, Italy
Coordinates41°54′2.65″N 12°27′25.18″E / 41.9007361°N 12.4569944°E / 41.9007361; 12.4569944
Region served
50 countries in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania
Membership
2,616 friars (1,852 are priests) As of 2020[1]
Motto
Latin:
Anima una et cor unum in Deum
English:
One mind and one heart intent upon God
Prior General
Alejandro Moral Antón
Websitehttps://www.theaugustinians.com
Formerly called
Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine

The Order of Saint Augustine (Latin: Ordo Fratrum Sancti Augustini), abbreviated OSA, is a mendicant religious order of the Catholic Church. It was founded in 1244 by bringing together several eremitical groups in the Tuscany region who were following the Rule of Saint Augustine, written by Saint Augustine of Hippo in the fifth century.

They are also commonly known as the Augustinians, Austin friars, or Friars Hermits and were historically known as the Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine (Latin: Ordo eremitarum sancti Augustini; abbreviated O.E.S.A).

The order has, in particular, spread internationally the veneration of the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Good Counsel (Mater boni consilii).[2]

  1. ^ "Order of St. Augustine (Institute of Consecrated Life - Men) [Catholic-Hierarchy]".
  2. ^ "Frisk, M. Jean. "Our Lady of Good Counsel", Marian Library, University of Dayton". Archived from the original on 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-05-15.

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