Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A great pilgrimage basilica built to honor and house the tomb of St. Anthony.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
“Il Santo” is one of Catholic Europe’s great working pilgrimage churches: pilgrims come to the tomb of St. Anthony, celebrate the sacraments and venerate the relic of his incorrupt tongue, a sign traditionally associated with his preaching of the Gospel.
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Tomb of St. Anthony
Join pilgrims in the Chapel of the Ark and entrust intentions to the saint’s intercession.
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Chapel of the Relics
Venerate the saint’s incorrupt tongue and other relics preserved by the basilica.
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Chapel of the Madonna Mora
Visit the older devotional heart associated with the friars and the saint’s burial.
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Franciscan cloisters
Leave time for the quieter cloisters and the living presence of the friars.
Feasts & celebrations
Feast of St. Anthony of PaduaThe basilica’s principal annual pilgrimage celebration draws very large crowds.