It is difficult to write a biography of St. Anthony of Padua because we have so few details about large portions of his life, especially about his youth.
Ferdinand’s pious intentions brought him into more and more conflict with his family. They wanted him to be successful according to the standards of the world.
After his ordination, Ferdinand was placed in charge of hospitality in his abbey. It was in this responsibility that he first came into contact with the Franciscans.
Due to his talent put at the service of the Kingdom of God, Anthony was assigned the post of Minister Provincial (or guide of Franciscan fraternities) in northern Italy, probably during the years 1
The care of Count Tiso and of the friars was not enough to bring Anthony back to health. On June 13, 1231, Anthony came down from his tree house to eat the noonday meal with the friars.
