There is a legend that Anthony lost his favorite prayer book. It was stolen by a young monk who was running away. Anthony prayed to God that he would find it. God sent an angel to appear to the young brother and ask him to give it back. The prayer book was returned.
Clarification:
The above event happened after Saint Anthony had died. A prayer book of Anthony's was held at his monastery as a relic it was stolen. The friars prayed for its return.
Saint Anthony of Padua is the saint to pray to for help in finding lost items.
St Anthony is the patron Saint of lost articles.
St. Anthony - Patron saint of finding lost things! Helps me daily!
Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint for finding lost items.
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Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint for finding lost items.
He is the patron Saint of finding lost articles.
Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua is the saint to ask for help in finding lost items.
St. Anthony of Padua is the saint to pray to for help in finding lost articles.
Please advise which Saint Anthony you are referring to.
St. Anthony of Padua is traditionally prayed to when seeking lost items. Many people believe he can help find lost possessions due to a story about him recovering a precious book of psalms that was lost by a novice.