What did St. Anthony of Padua do?

Answer 1

• Fact 1 - He is the Patron Saint of Lost articles, the Poor, Amputees and Cemetery

  workers

• Fact 2 - He was born at Lisbon, Portugal in 1195
• Fact 3 - He died in 1231
• Fact 4 - He died of natural causes. Confessors are people who died natural deaths

  as opposed to a martyr who is regarded as one who is put to death for his

  Christian faith or convictions

• Fact 5 - His Memorial Day or Feast Day is celebrated on June 30th
• Fact 6 - He was born into a very wealthy and noble family
• Fact 7 - He gave up his wealthy lifestyle and became a poor Franciscan monk
• Fact 8 - citizens of Padua speak of St. Anthony as ii Santo, the Saint
• Fact 9 - Saint Anthony of Padua is represented in Christian Art in the habit of a

  Franciscan friar, and with a flame of fire in his hand or breast,

  symbolical of his deep religious fervour.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Anthony was a famous friar born in the late 12th century who was famous for his miracles. He taught theology and was considered a wonder worker in life, after death, he has continued miracles due to his intercession with God. Please see the Catholic Encyclopedia article below.

Answer 3

St. Anthony traveled all over Italy and France, preaching and evangelizing.

Anthony was a gifted speaker, he attracted crowds everywhere he went, speaking in multiple tongues; legend says that even the fish loved to listen. He was a miracle worker.

Answer 4

For a biography of St. Anthony, click on the link below. You will find all the information you need to know about his work and contributions.