There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. The following facts provides fast information about Saint Anthony of Padua:
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- The Saint of Miracles
- Memorial Day / Feast Day: June 30th
- Date of Death of Saint Anthony of Padua: 1231
- Cause of Death: Natural causes
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Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles
There is a patron for virtually every cause, country, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron, such as Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles for intercession on their behalf.
Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua
Why is Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles?
Why is Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles? Miracles were associated with St. Anthony in particular the miracle of the poisoned food which was offered him by some Italian heretics, which he rendered harmless by the sign of the cross.
How Saint of Miracles is represented in Christian Art
It is helpful to be able to recognise Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and other forms of Christian art. The artistic representations reflect the life or death of saints, or an aspect of life with which the person is most closely associated. Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles 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.
Feast Day of Saint of Miracles
The Feast Day of Saint Anthony of Padua the Saint of Miracles is June 30th. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.