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January 17 · Memorial · White
St Anthony of the Desert
(c. 251–356) Father of Christian monasticism. He sold his inheritance after hearing Matthew 19:21 and went into the Egyptian desert. His Life by St Athanasius shaped monastic vocations across the empire.
When is the feast of St Anthony of the Desert?
The feast is celebrated on January 17 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Anthony of the Desert?
The feast of St Anthony of the Desert is celebrated on January 17 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Anthony of the Desert?
(c. 251–356) Father of Christian monasticism. He sold his inheritance after hearing Matthew 19:21 and went into the Egyptian desert. His Life by St Athanasius shaped monastic vocations across the…
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