Ostia Antica in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
In Memoriam Sanctae Monnicae
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In Memory of Saint Monica
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
1. In Memoriam Sanctae Monnicae / In Memory of the Sacred Monk Marker
[Text in Latin:]
Impendente die quo ex hac vita erat exitvra... Apud ostia tiberina colloquebamur soli valde dulciter.. Inhiabamus ore cordis in superna fluenta fontis tui fontis vitae qui est apud te tunc ait illa..,, "Fili nulla re iam delector in hac vita. Cum ostiis essemus die nono aegritudinis suae quinquagesimo et sexto anno aetatis suae anima illa religiosa et pia corpore soluta est.
At illa nec misere moriebatur nec omnino moriebatur,,
Ex libro ix confessionum s. Augustini
[English translation:]
As the day approached on which she was to depart from this life... At the gates of the Tiber we were talking alone very sweetly.. We were gaping with the mouth of our hearts at the heavenly flowing of your fountain, the fountain of life which is with you. Then she said..,, "Son, I no longer delight in anything in this life. We were at the gates on the ninth day of her illness, in
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From the 9th book of the Confessions of St. Augustine
Erected 1927.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 387 CE.
Location. 41° 45.348′ N, 12° 17.525′ E. Marker is in Ostia Antica, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is on Viale degli Scavi. The marker is in Ostia Antica Archaeological Park, not far from the. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ostia Antica, Lazio 00119, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
2. In Memoriam Sanctae Monnicae / In Memory of Saint Monica Marker
The memorials is to the left another marker that honors Christians who were martyred here in Ostia in the 200s. The memorials are in front of Ostia's theater.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ninfei Ai Lati del Teatro e c.d. Oratorio Cristiano / Nymphaeums and the Christian Oratorio (here, next to this marker); The Martyrs of Ostia Tiberina (here, next to this marker); Horrea di Ortensio e Horrea dell'Artemide / The Warehouses of Hortensius and Artemis (here, next to this marker); L'Area del Teatro e il Centro Delle Corporazioni Commerciali (a few steps from this marker); Gli Interventi di Restauro e Rifunzionalizzazione del Teatro Romano di Ostia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Theatre of Ostia (within shouting distance of this marker); Piazzale delle Corporazioni / Square of the Corporations (within shouting distance of this marker); Terme di Nettuno / Baths of Neptune (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ostia Antica.
Regarding In Memoriam Sanctae Monnicae / In Memory of Saint Monica. St.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
3. In Memoriam Sanctae Monnicae / In Memory of Saint Monica Marker
The marker is on the far left side of this photo (partially obscured by a visitor), in front of the theater at Ostia Antica.
St. Monica was originally buried at Ostia's Sant'Aurea Church, which was the town's early Christian basilica. In the 15th century, her body and relics were moved to Rome by Pope Martin V. Today, they are preserved at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome. St. Monica is the namesake of Santa Monica, California.
Also see . . .
1. St. Monica, Mother of St. Augustine, Bishop.
Excerpt from Vatican News: "She died at the age of 56, and her body was buried where Ostia Antica stands today, in the church of Sant'Aurea, probably an early Christian basilica with a necropolis alongside."
Painting by Benozzo Gozzoli (courtesy of Wikimedia Commons), circa 1465
4. St. Monica
2. Monica's Last Days at Ostia.
Excerpt: "In a beautiful section of his Confessions St. Augustine describes his mother Monicas last days at Ostia, the seaport of Rome, where they were preparing to sail for their home in Africa. Monica, taken sick, was on her way to another homeland."(Submitted on August 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
