Saint Anthony facts for kids

Saint Anthony, also known as Anthony of Padua, was a very important Christian saint. He is often called Saint Anthony of Lisbon because he was born there. Many people believe he helps find lost items. His special day is June 13th, and he is often shown with the baby Jesus.

Saint Anthony was known for being kind and gentle. He often shared bread with people who were poor and needed help. This tradition of giving bread to the needy is still honored today in Lisbon, Portugal, at the place where he was born.

Famous People Named Anthony

Many important people throughout history have been named Anthony or Antony. Here are a few:

• Anthony the Great (251–356): He was an Egyptian Christian saint. He lived in the desert and is known as one of the first "Desert Fathers." His feast day is January 17th.
• Anthony of Padua (1195–1231): This is the most famous Saint Anthony. He was a priest and a teacher in the Church. His feast day is June 13th.
• Anthony of Kiev (983–1073): He was a monk who helped start monasteries in what is now Ukraine. His feast day is July 23rd.
• Anthony of St. Ann Galvão (1739–1822): Also known as Frei Galvão, he was a Brazilian saint. His feast day is May 11th.

Special Groups and Orders

Some groups and organizations were named after Saint Anthony:

• Hospital Brothers of St. Anthony: This was a religious group started around 1095. They focused on helping sick people.
• Order of Saint Anthony (Ethiopia): This is a very old religious group from Ethiopia, started in 370.
• St. Anthony Hall: This is a literary society at some colleges in the United States.

Places Named After Saint Anthony

Many places around the world are named after Saint Anthony. Here are some examples:

Places in Canada

• St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador: A town in Canada.

Places in England

• St Anthony-in-Meneage, Cornwall: A village in England.
• St Anthony Head, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall: A headland in England.

Places in Spain

• Sant Antoni de Calonge: A town in Catalonia, Spain.

Places in the United States

• St. Anthony, Idaho: A city in Idaho.
• St. Anthony, Minnesota: A city in Minnesota.
• Saint Anthony Falls: A famous waterfall on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Places in the Caribbean

• Saint Anthony Parish, Montserrat: A parish (like a county) on the island of Montserrat.

Places in Africa

• San Antonio de Palé: A town on the island of Annobón.

Other Things Named St. Anthony

• St. Anthony College: A school in the Philippines.
• St. Anthony Dining Room: A charity in San Francisco, California, that gives meals to people who are homeless.

See also

• Anthony (disambiguation)
• Antony (disambiguation)
• St. Anthony Church (disambiguation)
• St. Anthony Hospital (disambiguation)
• St Anthony's F.C.
• St Anthony's Hall