Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
None

Blessed Leo Ii Of Cava

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 19

Died

August 19, 1295

Beatified

16 May 1928 by Pope Pius XI (cultus confirmation)

Religious Order

Benedictine

Biography

Blessed Leo II of Cava, also known as Leonardo da Cava or Leonardo Caracciolo, was a Benedictine monk and the fourteenth abbot of the monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania, Italy. He was chosen for this esteemed position on 25 January 1268 and consecrated on 5 February 1268. Pope Gregory X granted him a bull of confirmation, acknowledging his authority and responsibilities as the abbot.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1928-05-16 by 16 May 1928 by Pope Pius XI (cultus confirmation)
Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue
Add Alternative Image
Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Leo Ii Of Cava?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Leonard Of Cava

Blessed
Blessed Leonard of Cava, also known as Leonardo, was a Benedictine monk and the Abbot of La Trinita...

Saint Leo of Cava

Saint
Saint Leo of Cava, also known as Leo I, was a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century. He...

Blessed Peter Ii Of La Cava

Blessed
Blessed Peter II of La Cava, also known as Pietro, was a Benedictine monk and an influential figure...

Blessed Constabilis Of Cava

Blessed
Blessed Constabilis of Cava, also known as Constabilis Gentilcore, Constabile, Costabile, or...

Blessed Benincasa Of Cava

Blessed
Blessed Benincasa of Cava, also known simply as Benincasa, was a Benedictine monk and the abbot of...

Blessed Simeon Of Cava

Blessed
Blessed Simeon of Cava, also known as Simeone or Symeon, was the fourth abbot of the abbey of Cava...
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.