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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Leo of Rouen Date And Artist Unknown Saint John The Baptist Church Issor France Photographed On 29 June 2010 By HavangNl
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Leo of Rouen Date And Artist Unknown Saint John The Baptist Church Issor France Photographed On 29 June 2010 By HavangNl

Saint Leo of Rouen

Also known as: Leon of Bayonne; Leo of Carentan; Leon; Leone

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

March 1

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Leo of Rouen, also known as Leon of Bayonne, Leo of Carentan, Leon, and Leone, was born around the year 856 in Carentan, Normandy, France. He came from a pious family and grew up with a strong devotion to his faith. At a young age, Leo felt called to dedicate his life to serving God and decided to follow the path of priesthood....