Today is the probable date of his death in 356. A very important Catholic Saint. Good bio here in wikipedia.
This is from the Magnificat prayer book. And got to love St. Anthony’s quote below.
Saint Anthony Memorial
Renowned as the father of monasticism, Anthony was one of the first to lead an austere life of prayer and fasting in the solitude of the desert. Anthony’s biography, written by Saint Athanasius, became a classic text for western monasticism. Anthony’s wisdom was collected into the sayings of the Desert Fathers. To a fellow abbot, he gave the advice: “Don’t trust in your own righteousness; practice moderation in food and talk; and don’t worry about things done in the past.” Anthony died in 356 and was buried in a secret location by his fellow hermits.
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