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Prayer to Saint Anthony

Saint Anthony of Padua (or Lisbon) was a Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, renowned for his eloquent preaching and miracles. He is widely known as the patron saint of lost things, travelers, and the poor. This prayer invokes his powerful intercession for help and protection in various needs.

Also known as: Remember, O glorious Saint Anthony · Memorare to Saint Anthony

Remember, O glorious Saint Anthony, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O my beloved Saint Anthony, and ardently implore your protection. Do not despise my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer them. Amen.

When to pray

It is traditionally prayed on his feast day, June 13, or at any time of need, especially when searching for something lost.

Origin

This prayer is a popular adaptation of the "Memorare" prayer, directed to Saint Anthony of Padua. While the original "Memorare" is often attributed to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (an attribution now disputed), this specific version for Saint Anthony arose from popular devotion to the saint, known as the patron of lost items and the poor. It is widely used in private devotion to implore Saint Anthony's intercession.

In other languages

Oração a Santo Antônio (Português) · Oración a San Antonio (Español) · Preghiera a Sant'Antonio (Italiano) · Modlitwa do Świętego Antoniego (Polski) · Panalangin kay San Antonio (Tagalog)

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