Antonius Patavinus

Doctor · Monastic · 1195–1231 · Portugal, Italy

Eventa vitae

  1. Born — 1195

    Born Fernando Martins de Bulhões to a noble family in Lisbon.

  2. Tonsured

    Entered the Augustinian canons at the monastery of São Vicente de Fora in Lisbon, later transferring to Santa Cruz in Coimbra.

  3. Ordained

    Ordained a priest as an Augustinian; took the name Anthony upon joining the Franciscans in 1220 at the Hermitage of São Antão dos Olivais in Coimbra.

  4. Other

    Preached extensively across northern Italy and southern France against the Cathar and Albigensian movements; became one of the most renowned preachers of his age.

  5. Died — 1231

    Died near Padua on June 13, 1231, aged 35. Canonized within the year by Pope Gregory IX.

  6. Other — 1946

    Declared a Doctor of the Church (Doctor Evangelicus) by Pope Pius XII.

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