Saint Anthony of Padua
A Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, Anthony (also Antony) joined the order in hopes of preaching to the Saracens and possibly facing a martyr's death. Instead he became a respected teacher and gained fame for his miracles. He is a patron saint of the poor and oppressed.
Important Dates
Died: June 13, 1231
On the Web
Biographical
Anthony (Antony) of Padua
Fairly extensive bio at Saints O'the Day.Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Anthony of Padua
Thorough biography by Nicolaus Dal-Gal.
Images
Saint Anthony of Padua
Icon that you can order from Monastery Icons.Saint Anthony of Padua
Taddeo Crivelli's fifteenth-century illumination at the Getty Museum. Be sure to zoom in for a nice close-up.The Temptation of Saint Anthony
Lelio Orsi's dark and fascinating sixteenth-century oil painting at the Getty Museum.
Special Interest
Finding the Real St. Anthony
A variety of info at American Catholic, including a RealAudio essay and readers' stories of St. Anthony's help.
In Print
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Biographical
St. Anthony, Doctor of the Church
by Sophronius ClasenSt. Anthony: Words of Fire, Life of Light
by Madeline Pecora Nugent
For Younger
Readers
Saint Anthony and the Christ Child
by Helen Walker Homan; illustrated by Don Lynch
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