Saint Antonius of Florence
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- Also known as
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People's Prelate
Protector of the Poor
- Memorial
- 10 May
- 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 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
- 1 March 1389 at Florence, Italy
- Died
- 2 May 1459 at Florence, Italy
- Canonized
- 31 May 1523 by Pope Adrian VI
- Patronage
- against fever
- Representation
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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
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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