![[Saint Antonius of Florence]](http://saints.sqpn.com/wp-content/gallery/saint-antoninus-of-florence/saint-antonius-of-florence.jpg "jpg photograph of a stained glass window of Saint Antoninus of Florence, apse of Saint Dominic's Priory church, London, England; swiped with permission from the flickr account of Brother Lawrence Lew, OP")
Also known as
- Antoninus
- People’s Prelate
- Protector of the Poor
Profile
When he first tried to join the Dominicans he was refused due to his poor health. When he persisted, the prior told him he could only enter if he could recite the whole of canon law from memory; a year later, in 1405, after spending his time in study, he recited it and was admitted. Priest. Worked for the reforms of Blessed John Dominic. Vicar of the convent of Foligno, Italy in 1414. Prior. Member of the Council of Florence which sought to end the schism between the churches of the east and west. Vicar-General of the Dominicans. Archbishop of Florence, Italy in 1446. Diplomat. Theologian. Healer. Wrote a biography of Blessed John Dominic, a history of the world, and a reference work on moral theology.
Born
- lily
- pair of scales in which he weighs false merchandise against God‘s word
- scales
- wearing bishop‘s mitre, holding the cross, and giving the sign of blessing in absolution
Additional Information
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Brother Lawrence Lew, OP
- Catholic Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Lives of the Saints, by Father Alban Butler
- New Catholic Dictionary
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
- Roman Martyrology
- Roman Martyrology
MLA Citation
- “Saint Antonius of Florence“. Saints.SQPN.com. 14 May 2013. Web. 20 May 2013. <>