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Antonius Chapel in the Klosi

In 1750, old Zendenkastlan Christian Walden donated the chapel dedicated to St Anthony of Padua in the Klosi in his will. 

Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony is the patron saint of the cities of Padua, Lisbon, Paderborn and Hildesheim as well as the professions of baker, swineherd and social worker and of miners. He is worshipped in cases of infertility, fever, plague, shipwreck, in times of war as well as for cattle diseases and for the recovery of lost objects (hence the joking name Schlampertoni). He is also said to help with a good birth, growing old and a good harvest. His patronage of the poor is particularly well known (donations for the needy are collected under the name Antoniusbrot).


Renovations
In the visitation act of 1863, a complete renovation was requested. On 6 November 1921, the "St.-Antoni-Matte" of Kastlan Walden was auctioned off for 5900 francs. The last renovation took place in 1991/1992 under the direction of architect Paul Sprung.


Parish of St. Mauritius Naters
The Antonius Chapel in Klosi is owned by the parish of St. Mauritius Naters. It can be hired for religious occasions;

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Location

Antonius Chapel in the Klosi
Klosiweg
3904 Naters
Schweiz

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