St. Anthony of Padua is considered the patron saint of lost things because of a legend that claims he prayed for the return of a stolen psalter and the Franciscan novice who took it from him before leaving their community. Anthony’s prayers were granted. Thus, he is often invoked for the return of lost objects.
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