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  • Gerard wrote about Coltsfoot: "The fume of the dried leaves, burned upon coles, effectually helpeth those that fetch their winde thicke, and breaketh without peril the impostumes of the brest"; also "the green leaves do heal the hot inflammation called Saint Anthony's fire."

    Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

  • Egypt has completed the restoration of reputedly the world's oldest Christian monastery, called Saint Anthony's.

    BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition 2010

  • In fact, although it was Grandma Grace who so worshiped Saint Anthony, it was Grandma Maddalena who gave my father a gold medallion with the image of Saint Anthony engraved on it, which he put on a chain and wore around his neck his entire life.

    Cake Boss Buddy Valastro 2010

  • I too am praying to Saint Anthony, knowing that God is blessing Braise and her companion!

    chien perdu - French Word-A-Day 2009

  • Inspired by Michelangelo's design for an unexecuted statue, Veronese here depicted Saint Anthony sprawling on the ground as a savage demon crouches over him and ferociously beats him with the hoof of an ass.

    Venice: The Masters in Boston Butterfield, Andrew 2009

  • Loosely one could use American Mondavi or Gallo wines to cover feasts like the angels, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, and any other saints used for Californian missions.

    Staples of Our Feastday Celebrations Part Two: Wine Jennifer Gregory Miller 2008

  • Loosely one could use American Mondavi or Gallo wines to cover feasts like the angels, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, and any other saints used for Californian missions.

    Archive 2008-08-01 Matilda 2008

  • Silence of the Consumers by Saint Anthony on Saturday, Jul 28, 2007 at 11: 26: 58 AM

    Declaration of Re-Birth 2007

  • Which brings to mind the legend of Saint Anthony, the third-century Egyptian who went alone into the desert after the death of his parents, shut himself into a cave, and lived on nothing but bread and water for two decades.

    BeliefWatch: Fasting 2007

  • Just check the canonization time for Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Anthony of Padua.

    Mail Call: The Shape Of Things 2007

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