Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony was a man of God who was famous for his healing powers and preaching ability. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, and lived until he was 36 years old, and was considered an impressive figure of his time. Saint Anthony is honored and loved by the Catholic Church up until this day and was the second-fastest person to be canonized as a saint.
Saint Anthony
Throughout his life, he was admired, and about one year after his death, the Church decreed Saint Anthony to be the “Saint of lost things.” So, let’s say you can’t find your keys of something you misplace, say a prayer to Saint Anthony, and before you know it… they will be found. You may also want to imagine what he would look like while you pray. Let us know if it works!
Saint Anthony’s Facial Features
At the time of his death in 1231, it is said that the Catholic bells rang without anyone triggering it. This action led to continuous weeping and mourning by children in the streets and those who had come to love him. However, 30 years later, his body was exhumed, and the only thing that remained was his bottom jawbone and tongue. These are still on display to this date and open for visitors enthusiastic about historical facts.
Saint Anthony’s Facial Features
Theologians and researchers from The University of St. Anthony of Padua’s Anthropology Museum teamed up in 2013 with a famous designer at the University of Sao Paolo to create a 3-D face image of Saint Anthony. The life of the saint and his doings are still, to this day, lodged in the history of the Catholic Church. In 1946, Saint Anthony was proclaimed the “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Pius XII.
