Saint Anthony the Great (First Father of the hermits of Egypt)
Born in Egypt in the 3rd century, Anthony retired to the desert after distributing his wealth to the poor. Father of Christian monasticism, he endured…
First name and chronology
43 saints and blesseds bear the name Anthony, between 251 and 1984; the most famous is Saint Anthony of Padua, celebrated on June 13th.
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
Born in Egypt in the 3rd century, Anthony retired to the desert after distributing his wealth to the poor. Father of Christian monasticism, he endured…
A former soldier from an illustrious family of Agen, Antoine de Liarolles abandoned arms for the eremitic life to flee the influence of the Arians. Af…
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher and thaumaturge, he combated he…
Chamberlains to Grand Duke Algirdas in Lithuania, Anthony, John, and Eustathius converted to Christianity. For refusing to break the fast, they endure…
Born in Florence in 1389, Antoninus entered the Dominican Order after proving his determination by learning canon law by heart. Becoming Archbishop of…
A Franciscan friar of the Observance and itinerant preacher, Blessed Antonio Bonfadini (c. 1400-1482) is venerated in Cotignola, where his body rests …
A Dominican from Rivoli, Antoine Neyrot was captured by pirates and briefly renounced his faith in Tunis. Touched by grace, he performed penance and p…
A physician by training who became a priest in Cremona, Anthony Mary Zaccaria founded the Congregation of the Barnabites and the Order of the Angelics…
A 16th-century Dominican Pope, Pius V was a rigorous reformer of the Church and its customs following the Council of Trent. He is famous for organizin…
Marco Pagani (1526-1589), in religion Father Antonio, was an Italian Franciscan priest, theologian at the Council of Trent, and founder of the Company…
Antonio Franco (1585-1626) was an Italian prelate, royal chaplain, and prelate of Santa Lucia del Mela, beatified in 2013 by Pope Francis.
Giovanni Antonio Solinas (1643-1683) was a Sardinian Jesuit priest, a missionary in South America, who was martyred in the Zenta Valley in Argentina.
Gesualdo Melacrino (1725-1803) was an Italian Capuchin friar, nicknamed the "Apostle of Calabria," recognized as Venerable by John Paul II in 1982.
Franciscan bishop of Bovino, eminent theologian and friend of the poor, beatified in 1989.
Italian priest (1801-1842), pioneer of the education of the deaf-mute using the oral method and founder of the Company of Mary.
Venetian priest and co-founder of the Cavanis Institute, dedicated to the free education of poor children.
Italian Redemptorist priest (1838-1917), known as the Apostle of Canosa, recognized as Venerable in 2015.
Venetian priest (1772-1858), co-founder with his brother Marco Antonio of the Congregation of the Schools of Charity (Cavanis Institute) dedicated to …
Bishop of Maribor and the first Slovenian Blessed, Anton Martin Slomšek (1800-1862) distinguished himself through his defense of the Slovenian languag…
French priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Guardian Angel, dedicated to the education of rural children and the care of the s…
Italian priest (1873-1952), founder of the Congregation of the Reparatory Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, recognized as Venerable in 2015.
A Lazarist bishop of Mariana in Brazil, Antônio Ferreira Viçoso distinguished himself through his reform of the clergy, his defense of the freedom of …
Italian priest (1881-1926) committed to social action and youth education, founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Blessed Sacrame…
An 18th-century Brazilian Franciscan friar, Anthony of St. Ann Galvão founded the Recolhimento de Nossa Senhora da Luz in São Paulo and became the fir…
Brazilian priest (1806-1883) nicknamed the Apostle of the Northeast, recognized as venerable in 2025 for his missionary and social work among the poor…
Guglielmo Massaia (1809-1889) was an Italian Capuchin cardinal, famous for his thirty-five years of evangelizing and humanitarian mission in Ethiopia.
The Venerable José Antonio Plancarte y Labastida (1840-1898) was a Mexican priest, founder of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate of Guadalupe and promot…
A Portuguese missionary bishop in Africa and India, then Bishop of Porto, he distinguished himself by his charity towards the poor and his courage in …
Italian Discalced Carmelite, Bishop of Caltanissetta and later Archbishop of Monreale, recognized as Venerable by John Paul II in 1991.
Austrian priest and founder of the Calasanctine Congregation, Anton Maria Schwartz dedicated his life to the spiritual and social defense of young wor…
Mexican Jesuit priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Shepherd, recognized for his apostolic zeal and heroic patience in …
A priest from Lyon and founder of the Prado Providence work, Antoine Chevrier dedicated himself entirely to the education of poor children and the tra…
A French priest of the Diocese of Carcassonne, Louis-Antoine-Rose Ormières is the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Guardian Angel, de…
Italian priest (1899-1934) of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, ordained in the diocese of Avellino, known for his heroic …
An Italian priest of the Diocese of Bergamo, Father Antonio Seghezzi dedicated himself to youth and Catholic Action. Committed to supporting the perse…
A Polish Oblate brother and missionary in Canada, Antoni Kowalczyk was distinguished by his humility, his courage in the face of his disability, and h…
Spanish Basque priest (1885-1954), founder of the Alliance in Jesus through Mary, the first secular institute in Spain, recognized as Venerable in 199…
Italian religious of the Order of Servites of Mary, declared Venerable by John Paul II in 1997.
Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
Josip Tomičić (Brother Ante), born in 1901 and died in 1981, was a Croatian Capuchin religious, a humble questor and porter, declared venerable by Pop…
Salesian Archbishop of Fortaleza in Brazil, Antônio de Almeida Lustosa (1886-1974) was a zealous pastor, prolific writer, and founder of the Congregat…
Colombian diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Medellín, nicknamed "Padre Toñito," he was distinguished by his Eucharistic piety, spiritual guidance,…
Italian Capuchin religious, founder of the 'Opera San Francesco per i Poveri' in Milan, recognized for his immense charity towards the destitute.
The feast of Anthony is celebrated on June 13th, in memory of Saint Anthony of Padua.
43 saints and blesseds bear the name Anthony, including Saint Anthony of Padua, Jesús Antonio Gómez y Gómez, Saint Antoninus, Saint Pius V and Saint Anthony the Great.
The most famous saint named Anthony is Saint Anthony of Padua (13th century).