This Saint Anthony the Great prayer card commemorates the desert father (c. 251–356), honored in the Coptic Catholic Church as the Father of Monasticism. After giving away his possessions to follow Christ, Anthony retreated into the Egyptian desert, where he lived in prayer, fasting, and solitude. His holiness drew countless disciples, and his teachings became the foundation of monastic life throughout the Christian world.
Saint Anthony is revered in the Coptic Catholic Church as a model of purity, asceticism, and spiritual strength. He is also widely venerated across all Eastern Catholic and Orthodox traditions for his role in shaping Christian spirituality.
This prayer card is ideal for personal devotion, inspiration in spiritual struggle, or as a meaningful gift for those devoted to the Desert Fathers and monastic tradition.
Traditions:
Coptic Catholic Church
Coptic Orthodox Church
Other Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches (shared veneration)
Roman Catholic Church (Doctor of the Desert Fathers)
Feast Day: January 17 (Roman calendar) / January 30 (Coptic calendar)
Title: Father of Monasticism, Desert Father, Abba Anthony
Veneration: Honored as the first great monk and spiritual teacher of the Christian desert
The Saint Anthony the Great prayer card calls the faithful to holiness through prayer, detachment, and complete trust in Christ.
This Saint Anthony the Great prayer card commemorates the desert father (c. 251–356), honored in the Coptic Catholic Church as the Father of Monasticism. After giving away his possessions to follow Christ, Anthony retreated into the Egyptian desert, where he lived in prayer, fasting, and solitude. His holiness drew countless disciples, and his teachings became the foundation of monastic life throughout the Christian world.
Saint Anthony is revered in the Coptic Catholic Church as a model of purity, asceticism, and spiritual strength. He is also widely venerated across all Eastern Catholic and Orthodox traditions for his role in shaping Christian spirituality.
This prayer card is ideal for personal devotion, inspiration in spiritual struggle, or as a meaningful gift for those devoted to the Desert Fathers and monastic tradition.
Traditions:
Coptic Catholic Church
Coptic Orthodox Church
Other Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches (shared veneration)
Roman Catholic Church (Doctor of the Desert Fathers)
Feast Day: January 17 (Roman calendar) / January 30 (Coptic calendar)
Title: Father of Monasticism, Desert Father, Abba Anthony
Veneration: Honored as the first great monk and spiritual teacher of the Christian desert
The Saint Anthony the Great prayer card calls the faithful to holiness through prayer, detachment, and complete trust in Christ.
