Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua2026 · Date · History
Vatican News’ saint calendar places Saint Anthony of Padua on June 13.
About Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua is observed in the Catholic tradition on June 13.
Vatican sources identify June 13 as Saint Anthony’s liturgical memory, while local celebrations may add regional customs that should not be treated as universal.
Why Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua matters
The day is a Catholic liturgical memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan priest and Doctor of the Church.
Local festivals, processions and popular devotions can differ by country or community, so this guide separates the universal June 13 memorial from place-specific traditions.
History of Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua died on June 13, 1231.
A Vatican general audience states that Pope Gregory IX canonized him in 1232, less than a year after his death.
Vatican News keeps his liturgical memory on June 13.
The USCCB 2026 liturgical calendar independently lists Saint Anthony of Padua on June 13 as an Optional Memorial in the U.S. Roman calendar.
The reviewed sources do not establish the first historical observance of the June 13 memorial or a single original establishing instrument.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Feast of St. Anthony (Spain), Feast of Saint Anthony, Feast of St. Anthony, Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
How to Observe Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua
Attend Mass, prayer or a local parish observance if that fits your faith practice.
Read about Saint Anthony through Vatican, Franciscan or reputable historical sources.
Distinguish the Catholic liturgical memorial from local festivals that may have their own customs and schedules.
If describing a local procession or blessing tradition, name the place and source rather than presenting it as universal.
Respect differing religious participation: informative study is also possible without devotional involvement.
Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua Facts
The Catholic memorial is on June 13.
For Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Anthony of Padua died on June 13, 1231.
He was canonized in 1232.
Vatican News lists his memory on June 13.
A separate older USCCB edition-specific record for the same saint/date is treated as the same canonical observance, not a second public guide.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Faith Context Respect.
- Confirm the date again before carrying it into a new year.
- Health Information Not Medical Advice.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
USCCB — 2026 Liturgical Calendar (opens in a new tab)
Official Catholic Calendar
Vatican News — saints calendar June 13 (opens in a new tab)
Official Vatican Calendar
Vatican — General Audience on Saint Anthony of Padua (opens in a new tab)
Official Vatican Source
Vatican News — Saint Anthony of Padua (opens in a new tab)
Official Vatican Calendar
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua?
13 June The documented recurrence rule is: 13 June.
Does Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Catholic Church / Saint Anthony of Padua; Spanish and local celebrations may add regional customs. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua?
The documented basis is: Vatican News’ saint calendar places Saint Anthony of Padua on June 13.. Supporting evidence includes Vatican News — saints calendar June 13. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Catholic Church / Saint Anthony of Padua; Spanish and local celebrations may add regional customs. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-30.
When is the Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua?
It is observed on June 13 in the Catholic tradition.
Why June 13?
June 13 is the date of Saint Anthony of Padua’s death in 1231.
Is every Saint Anthony festival the same?
No. The June 13 Catholic memorial is broad, while local festivals and customs can differ by place.
Is “Feast of St. Anthony” a separate observance here?
No. In this project the older June 13 record referring to Saint Anthony of Padua is reconciled into the same canonical memorial rather than published as a duplicate.
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