Saint Leonard

Saint Leonard

  • Short, concise biography of Saint Leonard
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information about Saint Leonard
  • Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Leonard
  • What is Saint Leonard the patron of?
  • Date of Death
  • How Saint Leonard is represented in Christian Art
  • Feast Day

Saint Leonard
(Saint Leonard of Noblac)

The Patron Saint Leonard
What is the definition and the meaning of the Patron Saints and why were these people chosen to become patrons of causes, professions and countries? The term 'Patron' is used in Christian religions, including the Roman Catholic religion, to describe holy and virtuous men and women who are considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a country. There is a patron for virtually every cause, country, profession or special interest. There are two categories of saints: martyrs and confessors. A martyr is one who is put to death for his Christian faith or convictions.

 
 

Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Leonard
The following provides fast and concise facts and information:

  • The patron of Prisoners, criminals,captives, and slaves
  • Memorial Day / Feast Day: November 6th
  • Date of Death: Saint Leonard died in A.D. 559
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Who or what is Saint Leonard the patron saint of?
Saint Leonard is the patron of Prisoners, captives, and slaves. Meanings, definition and origins - a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron for intercession on their behalf.

The Story and History of Saint Leonard
The story and history of Saint Leonard. Leonard of Limoges was a wealthy noble who lived during the rule of Clovis I (c. 466 –  511) who was the first King of the Franks. The Frankish people were West Germanic tribes who worshipped the pagan gods introduced by the Romans. Clovis I was converted to Christianity at Christmas 496 by Saint Remigius (c. 437–533) the Bishop of Rheims and Apostle of the Franks after the help of God was invoked to repel an invading army. Leonard was converted to Christianity at the same time as Clovis. He made the decision to adopt a life devoted to God and was offered the position of a bishop which de declined. The highest dignity that Leonard would accept was that of a deacon. King Clovis promised that any worthy prisoner converted to Christianity by Leonard would be released and Leonard was given the right to liberate worthy prisoners on behalf of King Clovis. Leonard entered the monastery at Micy near Orleans and then became a hermit in the forest of Limousin attracting many followers. Leonard was granted royal lands at Noblac, near Limoges, where he founded the abbey of Noblac.

Death of Saint Leonard
There are two categories of saints: martyrs and confessors. A Christian martyr is regarded as one who is put to death for his Christian faith or convictions. Confessors are people who died natural deaths. Date of Death: Saint Leonard died in A.D. 559. Cause of Death: Natural causes. 

Why is Saint Leonard the patron of Prisoners, captives, and slaves?
Why is Saint Leonard is the patron of Prisoners, captives, and slaves? Because he took prisoners and criminals under his care at Noblac and then released them when they had proved themselves ready.

How Saint Leonard is represented in Christian Art
It is helpful to be able to recognise Saint Leonard in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and other forms of Christian art. The artistic representations reflect the life or death of saints, or an aspect of life with which the person is most closely associated. Saint Leonard is represented in Christian Art with fetters, chains or locks as his peculiar attributes, the black and white tunic of the Benedictines and girdle, but more frequently in the dress of a deacon, the highest dignity that he would accept.

Feast Day of Saint Leonard
The Feast Day of Saint Leonard is November 6th. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.

 

Saint Leonard

  • Short, concise biography
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information about Saint Leonard
  • Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Leonard
  • What is Saint Leonard the patron of?
  • Date of Death: 559
  • How Saint Leonard is represented in Christian Art
  • Memorial, or Feast Day, of Saint Leonard
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information
 
 

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Saint Leonard