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Detail of A Painting of Saint Leo Magnus By Francisco De Herrera El Mozo 17Th Century Prado Museum Madrid Spain
Detail of A Painting of Saint Leo Magnus By Francisco De Herrera El Mozo 17Th Century Prado Museum Madrid Spain

Pope Saint Leo The Great

Also known as: Leo I

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 10

Died

April 11, 461

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Pope Saint Leo the Great, also known as Leo I, was born around the year 400 in Tuscany, Italy. He came from a noble family and showed great academic prowess from a young age, particularly in the fields of scripture and theology. Leo's intellectual gifts led him to become a priest, and his passion for writing and preaching made him an eloquent and influential figure in the Church....