St. Anthony of the Desert (251-356) holy medal

St. Anthony of the Desert (251-356) holy medal Memorial is January 17 (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox), January 30 (Coptic Orthodox, Coptic Catholic) - Catholic saint - Egypt, Hermit, Anchorite. He lived and recommended a Gospel based life. Monastic life and founder. patron of basket and brush makers, amputees, animals, butchers, cemetery workers, farmers, gravediggers, monks, pigs and hogs. patron against skin diseases, eczema, epilepsy, ergotism, pestilence, Saint Anthony's fire, skin rashes.  Following the death of his parents when he was about 20, Anthony insured that his sister completed her education, then he sold his house, furniture, and the land he owned, gave the proceeds to the poor, joined the anchorites who lived nearby, and moved into an empty sepulchre. At age 35 he moved to the desert to live alone; he lived 20 years in an abandoned fort. Anthony barricaded the place for solitude, but admirers and would-be students broke in. He miraculously healed people, and agreed