Saint Anthony of Padua Miniature Saint Statue

St. Anthony Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 and devoted his early years to prayer and the study of Scripture. His life changed when he was inspired by the witness of Franciscan missionaries martyred in Morocco — he joined the Franciscan Order and God redirected his path toward preaching. He became one of the greatest preachers in Church history, drawing crowds of thousands with his profound knowledge and powerful calls to conversion. Known for his tender devotion to the infant Jesus and his love for the poor, Anthony died on June 13, 1231, at just thirty-five years old — and was canonized less than a year later. Saint Anthony teaches us the virtues of faith, persistence, and trusting God’s plan. Feast Day: June 13 | Patron of Lost Things, the Poor, and Travelers Read more about Saint Anthony, the finder of lost things, and why families call on him with the smallest worries → WHAT MAKES HIM SPECIAL This statue is hand-designed by Little Drops of Water and hand-painted in fine resin. He is shown in the brown Franciscan habit, the infant Jesus seated in the crook of his arm and a lily of purity beside him. Sized to fit on a nightstand, a bookshelf, a desk at work, or the quiet corner of a home altar. Every Miniature Saint Statue from Little Drops of Water is finished by hand, which means each piece carries small variations in shading and brushwork — the mark of real craftsmanship, not mass production. A REFLECTION Anthony preached to thousands, yet he is loved best for the smallest of kindnesses — helping the faithful find what is lost. Behind the famous prayer is a deeper trust: that God watches over every detail of our lives, and that nothing we bring to him is too small. To keep Saint Anthony near is to be reminded to trust God’s plan, in great things and in little ones alike. PERFECT FOR THE FAMILIES A keepsake gift for: A child’s Baptism, First Communion, or name day A gift for a traveler or anyone searching for what is lost The feast of Saint Anthony (June 13) A keepsake for a family named or devoted to Anthony Christmas or a gift of trust in a worried time Where it belongs It is at home wherever a family prays — on a bedside table, a bookshelf, a desk at work, or the corner of a home altar. Many families pair it with the matching soft plush from our Catholic Plush Dolls collection, and with the free Saint Anthony coloring page included with every order. Browse the full Miniature Saint Statues collection to find it among the saints and devotions hand-painted for the home. Designed by Little Drops of Water® — helping the lost find their way home.