St. Anthony Plush 8"

Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 and devoted his early years to prayer and the study of Scripture. His life changed when he was inspired by the witness of Franciscan missionaries martyred in Morocco — he joined the Franciscan Order and God redirected his path toward preaching. He became one of the greatest preachers in Church history, drawing crowds of thousands with his profound knowledge and powerful calls to conversion. Known for his tender devotion to the infant Jesus and his love for the poor, Anthony died on June 13, 1231, at just thirty-five years old — and was canonized less than a year later.

Saint Anthony teaches us the virtues of faith, persistence, and trusting God’s plan.

Feast Day: June 13 | Patron of Lost Things, the Poor, and Travelers

Read more about Saint Anthony, the finder of lost things, and why families call on him with the smallest worries →

WHAT MAKES HIM SPECIAL

This plush is hand-designed by Little Drops of Water and crafted in soft, cuddle-ready fabric. He wears the brown Franciscan habit tied with a knotted cord, the infant Jesus resting in his arms and a lily at his side. At about 8 inches tall, he is sized to be carried through the day, tucked into bed at night, and hugged as often as a child likes.

Every Catholic Plush Doll from Little Drops of Water is hand-designed and made to be loved — soft to hold, with embroidered features and no hard pieces, so a child’s first encounter with a saint is something gentle, huggable, and entirely their own.

A REFLECTION

Anthony preached to thousands, yet he is loved best for the smallest of kindnesses — helping the faithful find what is lost. Behind the famous prayer is a deeper trust: that God watches over every detail of our lives, and that nothing we bring to him is too small. To keep Saint Anthony near is to be reminded to trust God’s plan, in great things and in little ones alike.

PERFECT FOR THE FAMILIES

A keepsake gift for:

• A child’s Baptism, First Communion, or name day
• A gift for a traveler or anyone searching for what is lost
• The feast of Saint Anthony (June 13)
• A keepsake for a family named or devoted to Anthony
• Christmas or a gift of trust in a worried time

Where he belongs

He is at home in a child’s arms first of all — on the pillow at bedtime, in the car seat on a long drive, in a backpack on the first day of school, or beside a crib as a soft first patron. He also pairs with our Saint Anthony Miniature Saint Statue for the family altar or shelf, and with the free Saint Anthony coloring page included with every order.

Browse the full Catholic Plush Dolls collection to find him among the saints and Marian devotions made soft for little hands.

Care Instructions: Spot-clean gently with mild soap and water. Designed with love by Little Drops of Water® — helping the lost find their way home.