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My wife just bought me a statue of Anthony the Abbot, Patron Saint of pigs... Should I be offended?
Saint Anthony of Padua



Considering as completely and courteously as candor concedes, I conclude the conferment cannot connote compliment.

;o)

St. Anthony statue found damaged


University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Police have found pieces of the St. Anthony statue that was stolen from a chapel on campus. FOX 11#39;s Becky ...

My oh-so thoughtful wife bought me a statue of Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of pigs. Should I be offended?
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Ahahaha! Pretty clever wife. =)

Part of me thinks you should be offended, and part of me thinks you should be glad that your wife cares enough to give you something that will spark your attention. I mean, who WOULDN'T want St. Anthony to pray for them....even if they weren't a pig?


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Should I be offended? My ever-so kind wife just bought me a statue of Anthony the Abbot, patron Saint of pigs.
South Oakland, Pittsburgh



Offended? As St Anthony the Abbot is also the patron saint of Bobbitteer victims, i.e. amputees, I'd be just plain terrified if I were you!

I have a statue of St. Anthony and wonder who is the child he is holding?
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I have had a bit of a question about the child St. Anthony hold...he is my favorite SAINT.....anyone know?


That would be the baby Jesus.
http://www.humanflowerproject.com/index.php/weblog/st_anthony_babysitter_lily_holder/


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