Order of Saint Augustine

Order of Saint Augustine

Ordo Sancti Augustini
Abbreviation	OSA
Formation	1 March 1244; 780 years ago (1244-03-01), though has predating history
Type	Mendicant religious order of the Catholic Church
Purpose	Pastoral work, missions, education, intellectual activity, etc.
Headquarters	Basilica of Saint Augustine in Campus Martius
Location	Augustinian General Curia, Via Paolo VI, 25, 00193 Rome, Italy
Coordinates	41°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[update][1]
Motto	Latin: Anima una et cor unum in Deum English: One mind and one heart intent upon God
Prior General	Alejandro Moral Antón
Website	https://www.theaugustinians.com
Formerly called	Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine

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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]