Saint Anthony with the child

 

 

Masterpiece made by Bartolomè E. Murillo, exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville.

Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon in 1195, he died in Padua the 13th June 1231 at only 36 years old.

He was a disciple of St. Francis of Assisi and a great preacher of the word of God.

He was a defender of the poor and always at their side, he is called the Saint of the miracles.

Motto of Saint Anthony of Padua

Ecce Crucem Domini!

Fugite partes adversae!

Vicit Leo de tribu Juda,

Radix David! Alleluia!

Here is the Cross of the Lord!

Escape hostile forces!

He won the Lion of Judah

The root of David! Hallelujah!

 

Detail of weaving