Answer: St Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He’s typically portrayed holding the child Jesus—or a lily—or a book—or all three—in his arms. Many people give donations to help the poor in thanksgiving for gifts they’ve attributed to St Anthony’s intercession. They call this St Anthony’s bread.

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Vatican Notes Volume: 68; Issue: 384; Page:38-41; 2020


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