Saint Possidius of Calama
Also known as
- Possidonio
Profile
Spiritual student of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Bishop of Calama, Numidia in North Africa in 397. He preached against Arianism, Donatism and Pelagianism in his diocese. He and his priests were assaulted by followers of these heresies, and his churches damaged; Possidius was eventually driven into exile by Arian Vandals. Brought relics of Saint Stephen the Martyr to his diocese, and established Augustinians at the cathedral. Wrote a biography of Saint Augustine, and compiled a catalogue of Augustine‘s work.
Born
- c.370 in North Africa
MLA Citation
- “Saint Possidius of Calama“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 April 2024. Web. 13 May 2024. <>