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Saint Leo of Cava

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

Feast Day July 12

Biography

Saint Leo of Cava, also known as Leo I, was a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century. He was born around the year 990 in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Little is known about his early life, but he eventually became a spiritual student of Saint Alferius. Saint Leo of Cava entered the monastery of the Holy Trinity in La Cava de Tirreni at Salerno, Italy. It was there that he dedicated his life to serving God and his community. He displayed exceptional piety and devotion, which led to him being chosen as the second abbot of Cava in 1050. He served in this position for an impressive 29 years. One of the notable characteristics of Saint Leo was his care and charity towards the poor.

He had a deep compassion for those in need and would often venture into the woods to collect firewood for them. His selflessness and willingness to help the less fortunate endeared him to the local people.

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