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Anthony of Padua also known as Anthony of Lisbon (1195 - June 13, 1231) is a Catholic saint.
He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, as Francisco de Bulhões, from a wealthy family. He became a Franciscan in 1221, and holds the record for the fastest canonization in history: he was declared a saint 352 days after his death. His feast is on June 13th.
He was pronounced a Doctor of the Church in 1946, and is sometimes called the "Evangelical Doctor."
He is always represented with the Christ Child in his arms.
Saint Anthony is the patron of Lisbon, whose inhabitants call him "Santo António de Lisboa" and not "Saint Anthony of Padua," after the Italian city where he taught theology from 1227.
Anthony of Padua should not be confused with Anthony the Great (251-356).
He is very popular as the patron of those seeking lost articles.
See also: saint, Padua, Lisbon.
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