St. Anthony of the Desert was born in Egypt on Jan. 12, 251, into a family of wealthy farmers in the Heracleopolis Magna, which was a part of Egypt that was assimilated into the Roman Empire.

Vatican City, Jan 17, 2023 / 12:20 pm. St. Peter’s Square was filled with horses, cows, donkeys, dogs, goats, geese, and rabbits on Tuesday for the feast of St. Anthony Abbot.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot. Find today’s readings here. “The young man said to him, ‘All of these I have observed. What do I still lack?’ ...

On this day, Mexican Catholic congregations and priests welcome pups, cats and the occasional parrot on the feast day of St. Anthony the Abbot, considered the patron saint of animals.

A collective blessing for various small and large creatures on the occasion of the feast of St. Anthony Abbot, patron saint of animals. The breeders are bringing this mini-farm to the Vatican on ...

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot. You can find today’s readings here. Do not forget the works of the Lord! What we have heard and know, and what our fathers have declared to us, ...

STORY: :: The street leading to St. Peter's Square is turned into a farmyard for St. Anthony's blessing of animals :: January 17, 2025:: Rome, Italy:: Cristiana Lauriola, Coldiretti Farmers ...

On this day, Mexican Catholic congregations and priests welcome pups, cats and the occasional parrot on the feast day of St. Anthony the Abbot, considered the patron saint of animals.