St. Antony of Lerins

Anthony was born around the year 468 at Valeria, Italy. When he was eight years old, his father died; an uncle, Bishop Constantius of Lorsch in Bavaria, took charge of his upbringing. While in Bavaria, Anthony became a monk. He returned to Italy in 488 and joined the cleric Marius and his companions as a hermit at Lake Como. However, he gained so many disciples that he was forced to flee. Anthony then went to Lerins in Gaul and became a monk there. However, he lived only two years at Lerins before his death, renowned for his miracles and spirituality.

His Feast Day is December 28.