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ST. ANTHONY
Finder of Lost Things
Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), a disciple and friend of St. Francis of Assisi, became known as the finder of lost things because of a simple story from his life: a Franciscan novice took Anthony's Psalter without permission. Anthony prayed for its return. The novice had a frightening apparition and rushed to return the book. Many people view Anthony as the finder not only of lost articles but also of lost intangibles: he is invoked to return lost health, lost happiness, lost peace....
In this depiction, Anthony holds his Psalter in one hand; in the other he holds a medieval key: medieval keys, like their modern brethren, were often lost.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Includes gift box & story card. 5 1/4" x 2" x 1" Made in USA.
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