St. Anthony

St. Anthony of Padua was born in Lisbon. Portugal on August 15,1195. His baptismal name was Fernando. His father's name Martin De Boullion. Mother's name was Theresa. She taught him to love the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fernando joined the Franciscans and took the name Anthony. He was very learned in the Bible . He became a very good preacher. He served the needs of the poor both body and soul. When he became very ill he spent his last days in Padua preaching the Gospel . He died on June 13,1231 at the age of 36. He is a doctor of the church.

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