Saint Anthony of Padua
Widely sought for lost items, clear preaching, practical help, and confidence in prayer.
- Feast day: June 13
- Life and era: 1195 to 1231; Lisbon and Padua
- Role in the Church: Franciscan friar, preacher, and teacher
- Common titles: Doctor of the Church, Franciscan preacher, Patron for lost items
- Often asked for: lost items, teaching, daily needs
When is Saint Anthony of Padua's feast day?
Saint Anthony of Padua's feast day is June 13.
For a broader explanation of how feast days work in Catholic life, read the feast day guide.
Biography and witness
Anthony of Padua was a Portuguese Franciscan friar known for preaching, theological learning, and care for the poor. Tradition also associates him with the recovery of lost things, a devotion that grew from stories about his prayers being answered in practical matters. He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1946.
Why Catholics remember Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony is known for powerful preaching and his popular association with finding lost things.
What is Saint Anthony of Padua the patron saint of?
Saint Anthony of Padua is often associated with lost items, teaching, daily needs.
Why people ask for the intercession of Saint Anthony of Padua
People turn to Saint Anthony for practical help, lost items, daily frustrations, and confidence that God cares about ordinary concerns.
Common situations
- finding lost things
- feeling scattered
- asking for help with ordinary problems
Short prayer
Saint Anthony, pray for me in the practical details of my life and help me recover what is lost.