Dear Edward:

I have come across a few things.

First, I have confirmed that Augustine is called blessed in the Orthodox Church, Not a Saint.

Second, yes he is listed in the liturgical calendar of the church, this I know, but I cannot find how often he is celebrated, at least in the East.

Third, your previous statements about Augustine came from Archmandrite Ephraim. If this is the same person who has done the provisional translations of Orthodox Liturgical books on the net and is based out of England I now understand a few other things.

Such as, Archmandrite Ephraim, is not recognized as a priest on the Holy Mountain of Mt. Athos because he has failed to undergo triple baptismal emmersion. A great controversy surrounded him while he was on the Holy Mountain with even the Patriarch of Constantinople not being able to force the Monks to recognize him as a priest. Therefore, Archmandrite Ephraim left the Holy Mountain, I believe under protest.

However, there seems to be a split within the Orthodox Church as to the "reverence" to be given to Blessed Augustine. Those opposed to the New Calendar and Ecumanism give Augustine no regard at all. Those under the New Calendar and in favor of Ecumanism tend to give Augustine, especially among the Russions and Ukranians, too much reverance and do accord him the title of Saint.

The Orthodox Church of America does call him a saint, but downplay his significance and are very detailed on what things Blessed Augustine got wrong.

The Greek Orthodox Archdioces officially recognize him as a Saint, but many in the Archdioces are quick to criticize this move and state he should only be called Blessed. There is a clear distinction between "Blessed" and "Saint" in the Orthodox Church and in its liturgical celebrations.

So, I hold to my original position. Augustine is called Blessed not a Saint, except depending on your point of view. Kind of like Fr. Azkoul, being viewed as relevant or not, which was my point from the very beginning.

With the Love of Christ

Peter