Saint Anthony padua pendant S925 Sterling Silver necklace chain lost items new

with a chain great gift, excellent quality, looks lovely in real life too

chain length 55 cm 

Pendant L = 2.00 cm

width = 2.00 cm

Birth: Born Fernando Martins de Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 to a wealthy, noble family.
Augustinian Order: Entered the Canons Regular of St. Augustine at age 15, dedicating himself to prayer and intense scriptural study.
Name Change: Inspired by the early Franciscan martyrs in Morocco, he left the Augustinians to join the Franciscan Order and took the name Anthony. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Accidental Discovery: His deep theological knowledge remained hidden while he performed humble tasks like working as a janitor, until a 1222 ordination sermon astonished listeners and launched his preaching career.
Hammer of the Heretics: Renowned for his brilliant memory, eloquence, and powerful scriptural preaching across Italy and France.
Doctor of the Church: Proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1946 due to the profound spiritual authority of his teachings and sermons. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Death: Died on June 13, 1231, at age 36 in Arcella, near Padua, Italy.
Rapid Canonization: Canonized just one year later on May 30, 1232, by Pope Gregory IX.
Feast Day: Celebrated annually on June 13.
Patronages: Widely invoked as the patron of lost things, the poor, travelers, and oppressed people.
Common Symbols: Often depicted holding the Infant Jesus, a book, and a lily