ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY
Saints celebrated on the 25th of February
SAINT ANTHONY, MARTYR
Saint Anthony (Antonius), a martyr venerated by the Greeks, suffered (at a time and place unknown) death by fire. He must be distinguished from the Saint Anthony (Antoninus) who was killed by being thrown into a fiery furnace, whose feast day is August 9.
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Anthony may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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