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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Antoninus of Florence Apse of Saint DominicS Priory Church London England
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Antoninus of Florence Apse of Saint DominicS Priory Church London England

Saint Antonius of Florence

Also known as: Antonius Pierozzi; Antonino…; Antoninus…; People’s Prelate; Protector of the Poor

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 2

Born

March 1, 1389

Died

May 2, 1459

Canonized

31 May 1523 by Pope Adrian VI

Biography

Saint Antonius of Florence, also known as Antonius Pierozzi or Antonino, was born on March 1, 1389, in Florence, Italy. Despite his poor health, he expressed a desire to join the Dominicans. However, his initial attempt to join the order was met with refusal. The prior informed Antonius that he could only be admitted if he could recite the entire canon law from memory....