Saint Leo of Africo

Saint Leo of Africo, also known as Leone, was a twelfth-century hermit who lived in Calabria, Italy. He dedicated himself to a life of both contemplation of God and serving the poor through good works. He is particularly known for founding a monastery in Africo, Reggio, Italy, where he spent his later years. Little is known about the early life of Saint Leo, but it is believed that he was born in Calabria, Italy....