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- History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information about Saint Antoninus
- Fast, concise facts and information
- Date of Birth and Death
- Important Dates surrounding the life of Saint Antoninus
- Life History, Story, Biography, Myths and Legends
- Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop
Saint Antoninus Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Antoninus
The following provides fast and concise facts and information: - Memorial Day / Feast Day of Saint Antoninus: May 10
- Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop
- Date of Death: Saint Antoninus died May 2nd, 1459
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The Story and History of Saint Antoninus
The story and history of Saint Antoninus. Antoninus , or Little Antony, as he was called from his small stature, was born at Florence in 1389. After a childhood of singular holiness, he begged to be admitted into the Dominican house at Fiesole; but the Superior, to test his sincerity and perseverance, told him he must first learn by heart the book of the Decretals, containing several hundred pages. This apparently impossible task was accomplished within twelve months; and Antoninus received the coveted habit in his sixteenth year. While still very young, he filled several important posts of his Order, and was consulted on questions of difficulty by the most learned men of his day; being known, for his wonderful prudence, as "the Counsellor." He wrote several works on theology and history, and sat as Papal Theologian at the Council of Florence. In 1446 he was compelled to accept the archbishopric of that city; and in this dignity earned for himself the title of "the Father of the Poor," for all he had was at their disposal. St. Antoninus never refused an alms which was asked in the name of God. When he had no money, he gave his clothes, shoes, or furniture. One day, being sent by the Florentines to the Pope, as he approached Rome a beggar came up to him almost naked, and asked him for an alms for Christ's sake. Outdoing St. Martin, Antoninus gave him his whole cloak. When he entered the city, another was given him; by whom he knew not. His household consisted of only six persons; his palace contained no plate or costly furniture, and was often nearly destitute of the necessaries of life. His one mule was frequently sold for the relief of the poor, when it would be bought back for him by some wealthy citizen. He died embracing the crucifix, May 2nd, 1459, often repeating the words, "To serve God is to reign." Feast Day of Saint Antoninus
The Feast Day of Saint Antoninus is May 10. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven. |
Saint Antoninus- Short, concise biography of Saint Antoninus
- History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information
- Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Antoninus
- Memorial, or Feast Day, of Saint Antoninus - May 10
- History, Life, Biography, Dates, Facts and Information
- Date of Death: May 2nd, 1459
- Important Dates surrounding the life of Saint Antoninus
- Life History, Story, Biography, Myths and Legends
- Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop
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