Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles

Antonio di Padova, Il santo dei miracoli

Also known as Saint Anthony of Padua

Born Fernando de Bulhões, he was a precocious Portuguese youth, concerned with the suffering of the poor. Grown into a contemplative young man he renounces the world to join first the Augustinian Order and then the Franciscans order (where he takes the name Anthony) in his dedicated service to the faith.