Anthony of Antioch
Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church | |
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| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 9 January (Roman Catholic) 8 January (Eastern Orthodox) |
Anthony (
martyrdom with Anastasius, Julian, Celsus and Marcionilla during the Diocletianic Persecution.[1] Denouncing the Roman way of life, he lived as a desert hermit, practiced celibacy, lived off roots and plants, and shunned any visitors he received. Anthony wished to live his life in complete solidarity with God
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References
- ^ Saint Anthony Archived April 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Patron Saint Index
External links
- "Saint Anthony of Antioch" at the Christian Iconography website
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