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Relics of St Anthony of St Padua to come to Paisley
St Mirin’s Cathedral will host the relics of the 13th century saint, who called God the 'Father of Mercy,' in the Year of Mercy on June 19
The relics of St Anthony of St Padua are to come to Paisley in June as part of a tour of the UK.
The relics will be in St Mirin’s Cathedral in Paisley throughout Sunday June 19 for the only Scottish hosts, before heading to Middlesbrough on the following day on the first stop of a tour of England.
St Anthony was a 13th century Portuguese friar who was one of the earliest members of the Franciscan Order founded by St Francis in 1209. Two relics of the saint will be coming to Scotland, one of which Pope Francis venerated 16 years ago in Argentina as Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (above).
The future Pope led a procession through the streets of the Argentinean capital in 2000, carrying in his hands a reliquary containing a piece of St Anthony’s floating rib.
Pope Francis’ devotion to St Anthony is due to the saint’s love, care and concern for the poor and marginalised. Known for helping people find lost items, St Anthony intercedes with those trying to find a job, a home, faith, love, hope and mercy.
The last time the relics of St Anthony visited Britain there were queues in cities and towns around the country as devotees flocked to honour the saint.
The relics will be accompanied by Fr Mario Conte, editor of the Messenger of St Anthony, the magazine published by the Conventual Franciscan Friars of St Anthony’s Basilica in Padua, Italy, where the Saint’s tomb is located.
The tour is seen as of particular relevance in this the Year of Mercy as St Anthony often speaks of mercy, describing God as the ‘Father of Mercy.’
The relics will remain exposed during the Eucharistic celebrations taking place. At the conclusion of each Mass, all those attending will be invited to approach the relics and to receive an extraordinary blessing.
—For further information on tour dates and venues email: [email protected]
A full itinerary for the relics can be found below:
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
PAISLEY, SCOTLAND
St Mirin’s Cathedral
T: 0141 889 2404
12.00noon; 2.30pm (Polish);
6.30pm: Masses
11.00am; 1.00-2.30pm; 3.30-
6.30pm; 7.15-8.00pm: Veneration
MONDAY, JUNE 20
MIDDLESBROUGH
St Mary’s Cathedral
T: 01642 597750
12.00noon (Bishop Drainey);
6.30pm: Masses
9.00am (sung prayer); 1.00pm
(sermon-Fr. Mario); 4.30pm (choral vespers)
9.30-12.00noon; 1.30-4.30pm;
5.00-8.00pm: Veneration
FROM TUESDAY, JUNE 21
TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
MANCHESTER, SALFORD
St John’s Cathedral
T: 0161-817-2210
Tuesday: 12.10pm: Mass;
Veneration all day from 11.00am;
Wednesday: 10.00am: Mass
9.00-10.0am; 10.45am-12.10pm;
1.00pm till late afternoon: Veneration
THURSDAY JUNE 23
SHEFFIELD
Cathedral of St Marie
T: 0114-272-2522
12.45pm; 5.30pm: Masses
10.15-11.15am; 1.30-5.00pm;6.15-
7.00pm: Veneration
11.30-12.30 (Holy Hour); 12.30-12.45pm (Prayer)
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
SHREWSBURY
Cathedral of Our Lady Help of
Christians
T: 01743.364.256
Veneration from 11am to 7.30pm
Masses: 12.15pm; 7.30pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
BIRMINGHAM
St Chad’s Cathedral
T: 0121 236 5535
Mass 10.00am; 4.30pm Vigil Mass for Sunday
Veneration all day until 8pm
FROM SUNDAY, JUNE 26
TO TUESDAY, JUNE 28
LONDON
St. Anthony’s Parish
56 St. Anthony’s Road
Forest Gate
T: 020 8472 0433
Sunday: 12.00noon: Mass
1.00-8.00pm: Veneration
Monday: 7.45am;10.00am: Masses
Veneration all day
Tuesday: To be finalized
Notes for Editors:
St Anthony of Padua:
Born 15 August 1195 Lisbon, Portugal
Died 13 June 1231 (aged 35) Padua, Italy
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