A portrait of St. Leo IX
St. Leo IX
21 June 1002 – 19 April 1054
Feast
April 19 · XI c.
Patron of
Popes · Reformers · Alsace
Order
Pope
Pope from 1049-1054, Bruno of Egisheim-Dagsburg of Alsace; first major reformer pope of the Gregorian movement, canon-lawyer and tireless traveler who held synods throughout Italy, France, and Germany combating simony and clerical incontinence. The break with Constantinople (1054) occurred in the months after his death. Canonized 1087 by Victor III.
Life & Times
Born: 21 June 1002 · Died: 19 April 1054 · From: Alsace / Germany / Rome.
Patronage
St. Leo IX is invoked as the patron of popes, reformers, alsace. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Leo IX, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.