St. Leo of Cava Biography
Saint Leo of Cava Profile. Born: 990 AD in Italy, Europe. Worked in monastery of the Holy Trinity in La Cava de Tirreni at Salerno, Italy.. Died: 1079 AD in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on July 12.
St. Leo of Cava Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death. |
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| Date of Birth | 990 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | St.s who were Monks |
| Profession | Abbot |
| Place of Work | monastery of the Holy Trinity in La Cava de Tirreni at Salerno, Italy. |
| Date of Death | 1079 AD |
| Place of Death | monastery of the Holy Trinity in La Cava de Tirreni at Salerno, Italy |
| Feast Day | July 12 |
| Beatification | N/A |
| Canonization | Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation) |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
Saint Leo of Cava, Benedictine monk at the religious community of the Holy Trinity in La Cava de Tirreni at Salerno, Italy. Spiritual understudy of St. Alferius who picked him as the second abbot of Cava in 1050; he served for a long time. Known for his consideration and philanthropy to poor people, regularly going off into the forested areas to gather kindling for them. Gotten the help and security of the house and neighborhood individuals from Duke Gisulf II of Salerno, and commendation from Pope Gregory VII.
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