Famous Religious Figure Life-Size Bronze Saint Anthony of Padua Statue

St. Anthony was an Egyptian Christian during the Roman Empire

St. Anthony was an Egyptian Christian during the Roman Empire. He was a pioneer of Christian monastic life and a famous leader of the Desert Fathers. St. Anthony grew up in a wealthy Christian family. He was quiet and quiet since childhood and often went to church with his family, different from the young people who despised faith at that time. When Saint Anthony was about eighteen to twenty years old, his parents died one after the other, and he was entrusted with his large property and only sister. Once, as he was walking along the road, St. Anthony reflected on how the apostles had given up everything to follow the Lord. Saint Anthony thought of these things as he entered the church. While the Gospel was being read, Jesus said to the rich young man, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. And come and follow me.” These words inspired Saint Anthony to keep part of his fortune to his sister and sell the rest and give to the poor. Not long after, he heard another saying, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” Saint Anthony then gave up all his possessions and entrusted his sister to the virgins, who were respected and trusted, and entered the priory. The Saint Anthony of Padua statue is highly respected.

Bronze Saint Anthony of Padua Statue

Saint Antoine spent 25 years in seclusion in the castle

At the time of Saint Anthony’s practice, seclusion had not yet flourished. Therefore, everyone who wishes to pay attention to the spiritual life should practice alone near his hometown. St. Antoine first retired near his home for fifteen years, learning from nearby hermits how to live a good life. When st. Anthony was in his thirties, he crossed the Nile and went to live in a deserted military castle on a mountain called Pisbier in the desert, pursuing a life of prayer and solitary practice. When Saint Antoine first moved there, there were many snakes in the castle, so he drove them out first. As this is true of the living environment, it is also true of the spiritual practice. Saint Antoine locked himself in the castle for 25 years. Twice a year one of his friends sent him a half-year’s supply of bread, which did not spoil easily because of the dry weather. In addition, the castle has a spring to supply fresh water. Water and bread were enough for St. Anthony as long as God was present. The great spirit of Saint Anthony is well worth learning by every churchgoer, so many churchgoers put the Saint Anthony of Padua statue in their homes for worship. You can take a look at our Saint Anthony of Padua statue. We also have many other famous religious figure sculptures. If you are interested in it, welcome to contact us.

Standing Saint Anthony of Padua Statue