San Antonie, tum soglea khottea vostuncho ani mogachem hervolli kaddpi. Tumkam Devan apnnar, tanche khoddem bhogsontton ani vavrado. Tumchea uprant, tumkam ani tumchea magnneak Devan torekovar choxkheo favo keleat.
He is the patron saint of the poor, travelers, and those seeking a spouse. In Goan villages, his statues often stand in roadside grottos, adorned with fresh flowers and flickering oil lamps. The famous shrine of St. Anthony in Duler, Mapusa (Goa), attracts thousands during its annual feast (June 13th). The prayer said at these shrines, when uttered in Konkani, bridges the gap between the colonial Portuguese legacy and the indigenous soul of the people. st anthony prayer in konkani language
Oh St. Anthony of Padua, you were a true apostle of Christ. San Antonie, tum soglea khottea vostuncho ani mogachem
| Konkani Word | Meaning | Equivalent in English Prayer | | --- | --- | --- | | Sant Anton | St. Anthony | St. Anthony | | Vastu | Thing/Item | “Lost item” | | Mellunk | To find | “To recover” | | Sodun di | Search and give | “Please find for me” | | Bhorvonso | Hope/Trust | “Confidence” | | Bhokti | Devotion | “Devotion” | He is the patron saint of the poor,