How did Saint Anthony come to be the patron Saint of finding lost objects?
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How did Saint Anthony come to be the patron Saint of finding lost objects?
St. Anthony of Padua one day found the Psalter of someone. This lead others to invoke him as the Patron Saint of finding Lost Objects, after his death. It is that simple.
Why is Anthony known as the patron saint of lost things?
According to tradition, someone’s lost psalter was found following a prayer of St. Anthony. For this reason, he is known as the patron saint of lost things.
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