Saint Anthony -- Sacramento CA - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

His feast day is June 13. He was considered a teacher and died at Padua. This figure was placed "In honor of St. Anthony, in memory
of Marion Babich"
If a saint was petitioned to intervene in a matter that is very serious indeed, a petitioner might promise to name a child for the saint in gratitude for a successful outcome. The child would then become the living ex voto whose very existence provided honour to the saint.

When it comes to the traditions of Saint Anthony specifically, it is important to note that most of the customs outlined above would apply to any saint, but one offering -- the giving of Saint Anthony's Bread -- is dedicated to him alone.

Saint Anthony's Bread is an offering of baked bread, wheat, or flour equal in weight to the person who was lost and has been found, or who was ill and has been restored to health, through the intercession of Saint Anthony. The bread or its equivalent weight in wheat or flour, or its fair-market monetary value, can be directly distributed to the poor by the one whose petition was granted, or it can be donated to a local Catholic charity or a secular food bank or community kitchen for distribution in the name of Saint Anthony.

Catholics whose prayers are answered, thank the saint by making a gift and sometimes a public notice.

One might invoke St. Anthony, not only people, but objects, jobs, friends?

Associated Religion(s): Catholic Statue Location: One of three at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Sacramento. One is Mary. Entrance Fee: free Artist: unk Website: Not listed

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