St. Anthony was born around 251 into a wealthy family, near Cairo. At that time, the Catholic Church was spreading throughout the Roman empire, although the empire remained pagan and did not recognize ...

“St. Anthony is an inspirational figure for us — he is the protector of our farm.” Each year, the Italian state police lead a parade down Via della Conciliazione, the main street leading ...

Reflection on the painting Saint Anthony the Great (251-356), also known as Anthony of Egypt or Anthony the Abbot, is widely regarded as the father of Christian monasticism. Born in a wealthy family ...