Saint Anthony (disambiguation) facts for kids
Saint Anthony is a name that many important people and places have used throughout history! When most people talk about Saint Anthony, they are usually thinking of Anthony of Padua. He is also known as Saint Anthony of Lisbon and is famous as the patron saint of lost things. This means people often ask for his help when they've misplaced something important!
Who Was Saint Anthony?
Many different saints have been known as Anthony. Here are some of the most famous ones:
Anthony of Padua (1195–1231)
Anthony of Padua is probably the most well-known Saint Anthony. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and later became a priest. He was a very talented speaker and teacher, and people loved to hear him preach. He is often shown in pictures holding a lily, which represents purity, and the baby Jesus, because he was said to have had a special vision.
Anthony of Padua is famous for helping people find lost items. This tradition started because he once had a book of psalms stolen. After he prayed, the thief returned the book! His feast day, which is a special day to remember him, is on June 13th.
Anthony the Great (251–356)
Anthony the Great was an Egyptian Christian saint who lived a very long time ago. He is known as one of the first "Desert Fathers." These were early Christian monks who went to live in the desert to pray and live a simple life. Anthony the Great spent many years alone in the desert, focusing on his faith. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Christian monasticism (the life of monks). His feast day is celebrated on January 17th or 30th.
Other Important Anthonys
- Anthony of Antioch (266–302): He was a martyr, meaning he died for his Christian faith. His feast day is January 9th.
- Anthony the Hermit (c. 468–c. 520): Also known as Antony of Lérins, he was another early Christian who lived a solitary life of prayer. His feast day is December 28th.
- Anthony of Kiev (983–1073): He was a very important monk who helped start monasticism in what is now Ukraine. He is sometimes called Anthony of the Caves. His feast day is July 23rd.
- Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870): He was a Spanish archbishop who founded a group of missionaries called the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. His feast day is October 24th.
Religious Orders Named After Saint Anthony
Some religious groups and societies have also been named after Saint Anthony:
- Hospital Brothers of Saint Anthony: This was a religious medical order founded around 1095. They helped care for people who were sick, especially those with a disease called "Saint Anthony's Fire."
- Order of Saint Anthony (Ethiopia): This is an ancient Ethiopian religious order that started way back in 370.
Places Named Saint Anthony
Many towns and places around the world are named after Saint Anthony, often because a church dedicated to him was built there. Here are a few examples:
In Canada
- St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador
In England
- St Anthony-in-Meneage, Cornwall
- St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall
In the United States
- St. Anthony, Idaho
- Saint Anthony, Indiana
- St. Anthony, Iowa
- St. Anthony, Minnesota
- Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is the highest waterfall on the Mississippi River!
Images for kids
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A robot, like the one on the Kiddle website.
See also
In Spanish: Saint Anthony para niños
