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=Saint Anthony of Padua= toc

Profile Information

 * Name: Fernando Martins de Bulhões**
 * Hometown: Lisbon, Portugal**
 * Birthday: August 15, 1195**
 * Job: Doctor at a catholic church**
 * Employer: Pope**
 * Education: Home schooled**

About Me
I, Fernando Martins De Bulhoes or Saint Anthony of Padua, was born on August 15,1195. My parents are Vicente Martins de Bulhões and Teresa Pais Taveira. I was home schooled all through out my life. Then as I got older my parents wanted me to be a nobleman but I became a priest because I thought it was my calling. I became a Franciscan after the death of five Franciscan protomartyrs -- St. Bernard, St. Peter, St. Otho, St. Accursius, and St. Adjutus, they all shed their blood for the catholic faith in 1220. I entered the Frairs Minor to go to Morocco to evangelize but we got shipped wrecked so me and my brothers went with some brothers going to a church in Portiuncula.

I lived in a cave to go to Mass and listen to Saint Francis Assisi preach. When one of the speakers couldn't make it for Mass, I was allowed to do it. People were amazed when they learned I could preach about theology in different tongues. I am often known as the patron of finding lost items for others. I am the only other saint who is pictured with Jesus a lot beside Mary, his mother, the reason behind that is when I was praying in a hermitage I saw a bright light, looked up and it was Christ. He appeared to me in the form of an infant. I cradled him in my arms and we talked about the Lord and prayers. Whilst talking a man known as Court Tiso saw us he fell to his knees as he saw the bright light. After it was over, he looked at me and I asked him not to tell anyone at all until after my passing.

On statues of me I am holding Jesus as a baby and in the other hand a lily. The lily is because it represents the purity and innocence and is dedicated to Mary. I am also called the “hammer of the Heretics” because of my great protection against others lies and deceits in the matter of Christian doctrine. In 1226 after attending the General Chapter of my order held at Arles, France, and preaching in the French region of Provence, I returned to Italy and served as an envoy, or an messenger, for Pope Gregory IX. Pope Gregory also canonized me.

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Saint Francis of Assisi: "Hello Anthony! I just wanted to see how you are doing, congratulate you on now being able to teach theology after I allowed you. I hope it is a pleasure to teach theology to others as it was for me. It made a long lasting and strong impression on me so I hope it does on you. Congratulations!"(1221)

Jesus Christ: "Good morning Anthony. I would like to thank you for devoting your life to the teachings of me and my father ,God. I enjoyed visiting and having you see me when you were in the hermitage. Thank you for praying to me I hope I answered you prayers. Enjoy your time and I hope all is well with you and your family if you ever need anything just ask. You know how to reach me. Goodbye." (1216)

Pope Pius XII: "Congratulations, have fun being a doctor of the church. I know you are a great preacher and others will be grateful to have such a unique and inspiring teacher to learn about Christ our Lord." Saint Anthony of Padua: "Thank you it is of great honor to now be a doctor of the Church, Pope." Pope Pius XII:"You are welcome. Good luck and have fun." (1946)

Pope Gregory IX: "Hello Anthony, long time no see. How are you?" Saint Anthony of Padua: "Hello Pope, I am fine and I have not seen you since I was your envoy." Pope Gregory IX: "Yes those were nice times, anyways I have to speak with you later. I must start Mass now. Come down and visit if you want to watch again. Goodbye." Saint Anthony of Padua: "Goodbye and maybe I will sometime soon." (1230)