(the 13-day novena) or on Tuesdays, the day dedicated to him. Konkani (Roman Script):

While several versions exist depending on the region (Bardez, Salcete, or Mangaluru), the following is the standard, most widely accepted Prarthna or Magnnem for finding lost items. Beneath each line of Konkani is the English translation and meaning.

The devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua holds a profound place in the hearts of the Konkani-speaking Catholic community, particularly across Goa, Mangalore, and Mumbai. Renowned globally as the patron saint of lost things and lost souls, St. Anthony is affectionately called Santu Anton or San Anton in Konkani. For centuries, generation after generation has passed down powerful prayers, novenas, and hymns in their native tongue to seek his powerful intercession.

For linguists and theologians, this prayer demonstrates how vernacular prayer shapes identity. For devotees, it remains an urgent whisper in times of loss, a hopeful song on Tuesday evenings, and a cultural link between Goa and the Universal Church.

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St. Anthony of Padua, known universally as the patron saint of lost things and a powerful intercessor for miracles, holds a special place in the hearts of Konkani-speaking Catholics, particularly in Goa, Mangalore, and the diaspora. The devotion to "Sant Antoni" is deeply rooted, with many believers turning to him in times of trouble, sickness, or when seeking the recovery of lost items.

Sanv Anton, amche pasot magnnem kor. (St. Anthony, pray for us.)

The thirteen-day novena (or thirteen consecutive Tuesdays) is a powerful spiritual exercise undertaken before his feast day on June 13th.

The most well-known Konkani prayer is the (Prayer) or "Dukh ani Sampod" (Sorrow and Property), often sung or recited in novenas.

The Cultural Significance of St. Anthony among Konkani Catholics