St. Augustine spent his youth indulging his passions and pursuing worldly ambitions, until finally the prayers of his mother, St. Monica, and the preaching of St. Ambrose facilitated his conversion to Christianity. He renounced his former way of life, choosing to live simply and serve God with his whole being. He became a priest and later a bishop, fighting the heresies of the time. His writings have been influential throughout the centuries, and he remains one of the greatest philosophers and theologians in history.

He is shown holding parchments to represent his many famous writings and a flaming heart which symbolizes his burning love for God. The background depicts the story of when he was walking down the beach contemplating the mystery of the Trinity. He encountered a child pouring water into a hole in the sand. When Augustine exclaimed that it is not possible to fit the whole ocean, the child reminded him that neither is it possible for him to comprehend the nature of God. The child then disappeared. His halo draws elements from both his African heritage and Roman citizenship.

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