Saint Antony of the Desert NEW 4 in Weight 7

4 in Weight 7

Author: Abbot Dom Prosper Guéranger

The Supper of the Lamb draws from the Book of Revelation as it slowly unveils the layers of meaning in the Mass

Also known for his healing abilities and knowledge of natural medicine

Colors: Heather Military Green

Saint Antony of the Desert NEW 4 in Weight 7No one can claim to be seeking the monastic ideal who does not seek to imitate St. Antony of the Desert, justly called "the Great." Holy Abba Antony was the second of the Desert Fathers, learning from the primordial hermit himself, St. Paul the First Hermit. Illustrious in holiness, glorious in asceticism, magnificent in miracles, resolute against temptation, St. Antony remains unsurpassed by any monk as the greatest of Abbots, the original "Anthony"