Statue, Antonius van Padua met Kind - 44 cm - Plaster

Saint Anthony of Padua with Child, 44 cm


He is the patron saint of lost items. In addition, he is invoked for the poor, travelers, marriage and lovers.Biography: Born as Fernando Martins de Bulhões in Lisbon (1195), he later joined the Franciscans and became a famous preacher in Italy and France. He died in 1231 near Padua at the age of 35.Wonders: He is known as a great miracle worker ("Wonderworker"). A well-known legend tells how he preached to the fish when people refused to listen to him. In good condition height 44 cm