Saint Anthony the Great was born in Egypt, one valley over from the Nile:
from the Catholic Encyclopedia:
Anthony was born at Coma, near Heracleopolis Magna in Fayum, about the middle of the third century. He was the son of well-to-do parents, and on their death, in his twentieth year, he inherited their possessions. He had a desire to imitate the life of the Apostles and the early Christians, and one day, on hearing in the church the Gospel words, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell all thou hast", he received them as spoken to himself, disposed of all his property and goods, and devoted himself exclusively to religious exercises.
Anthony of Padua was born in 1195 at Lisbon, Portugal. .
Anthony the Abbot (Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Great, and other names) was neither beatified not canonized. He is a precongregational saint and declare a saint before the formal process was instituted in the 12th century.
There are many saints named Anthony. Be specific.
Please advise which Saint Anthony you are referring to.
There are several saints named Anthony. Please be specific.
He was born in the year 251 A.D.
Anthony of Padua was born in 1195 at Lisbon, Portugal. .
January 17 is the feast day of Anthony the Great.
Anthony the Great was born in 251.
Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
Anthony the Abbot (Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Great, and other names) was neither beatified not canonized. He is a precongregational saint and declare a saint before the formal process was instituted in the 12th century.
Saint Anthony the Great is the patron saint of bone yards - grave yards.
If you are referring to St. Anthony of Padua, no, he was born in Portugal.
There are many saints named Anthony. Be specific.
There are several saints named Anthony so be specific.
There are a number of saints named Anthony. Please be specific. By and large, all saints named Anthony received that name from their parents when they were born.
Saint Anthony's cross is a T-shaped cross with a horizontal bar at the top. It is named after Saint Anthony the Great, who is often depicted holding this type of cross in Christian iconography.