ST. ANTHONY OF EGYPT (JAN. 17TH)
“The Torment of St. Anthony”, Buffeted by Demons, Lifted Up Into the Sky, by Michelangelo, c. 1487 By Bp. Joseph ( Ancient Church of the West ) Blessed Feast of St. Anthony the Great (AD 251 - 356)! While not the first Christian ascetic, St. Anthony is widely credited with popularizing monasticism in the Christian world, and providing the paradigm for both individual and group monasticism in the wilderness. He is known for many miracles, fearlessly fighting with demons, and curing skin conditions. He is venerated by both East and West on the same day, January 17th, and his relics have been transported throughout the world, finally coming to rest in Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, France. May God help us to wage war upon our flesh and the devil, and live in a holy and self-emptying way, learning not to care about the opinions of men or the vanities of reputation! St. Anthony, pray for us! ST. ANTHONY’S WAR WITH DEMONS “Once, Anthony tried to hide in a cave to escape the demons that plagued ...
