Santa Monica

San Monica (c. 332 - 387 AD) ay a devout Kristiyano woman known for kanyang persistent panalangins at efforts to convert kanyang son, the famous teologo San Agostoine, to Kristiyanismo. Ipinanganak sa Thagaste, Roman Aprika, siya ay married to a pagan man na nag-convert sa Kristiyanismo kalaunan in life. Pagkatapos maraming taon of praying for kanyang son's conversion, kanyang panalangins ay answered, at Agostoine went on to become one of the most influential figures in the history of the Kristiyano church. San Monica ay the patron ng married women, mothers, at abuse victims.