Pope Leo IV - Wikipedia
Pope Leo IV (died 17 July 855) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 10 April 847 to his death. He is remembered for repairing Roman churches that had been damaged during the Arab raid against Rome , and for building the Leonine Wall around Vatican Hill to …
Saint Leo IV | Byzantine Emperor, Papal Reformer | Britannica
Saint Leo IV (born, Rome—died July 17, 855, Rome; feast day July 17) was the pope from 847 to 855. A Benedictine monk, Leo served in the Curia under Pope Gregory IV and was later made cardinal priest by Pope Sergius II, whom he was elected to succeed.
Pope St. Leo IV - The 103rd Pope - PopeHistory.com
2017年1月27日 · Pope Leo IV served in the role of pontiff as bishop of Rome and Papal States’ ruler from April 10, 847 A.D. until his death in 855 A.D. He has been immortalized for his work building the Leonine Wall that surrounds Vatican Hill and for repairing the substantial damage to churches in Rome caused by Arab attacks on the city.
Pope Leo IV - New World Encyclopedia
Pope Saint Leo IV was pope from April 10, 847 to July 17, 855. A Roman by birth, Leo had been a Benedictine monk and served in the papal curia under Pope Gregory IV. He was later appointed a cardinal by Pope Sergius II.
Pope Leo IV, Saint | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia
Leo IV, Saint, POPE (847-55), a Roman and the son of Radoald, was unanimously elected to succeed Sergius II, and as the alarming attack of the Saracens on Rome in 846 caused the people to fear for the safety of the city, he was consecrated (April 10, 847) without the consent of …
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Pope Saint Leo IV - NEW ADVENT
Leo received his early education at Rome in the monastery of St. Martin, near St. Peter's. His pious behaviour attracted the notice of Gregory IV, who made him a subdeacon; and he was created Cardinal-Priest of the church of the Quatuor Coronati by Sergius II.
Leo IV, St. Pope - Encyclopedia.com
LEO IV, ST. POPE. Pontificate: Jan. 847 to July 17, 855. Of Roman origin, Leo became a Benedictine monk as a youth. Pope gregory iv called him to service in the Lateran administration, and Pope sergius ii made him a cardinal priest. At the time of his election the Papal State was in dire need of strong leadership.
St. Leo IV Feast day: Jul 17 - Catholic News Agency
2024年12月21日 · Both a Roman and the son of Radoald, Leo was unanimously elected to succeed Sergius II as Pope. At the time of his election, there was an alarming attack of the Saracens on Rome in 846, which...
Pope Leo IV - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pope Saint Leo IV (790 – 17 July 855) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 10 April 847 until he died in 855. He was born in Rome . He died in Rome on 17 July 855 and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica.
POPE LEO IV, REBUILDER OF ROME - Catholic365.com
2020年4月4日 · Pope Leo IV was known as a skillful organizer, fundraiser and administrator. His greatest accomplishment is considered to be the strengthening of Rome’s defenses, repairing a number of churches and monasteries and forging alliances.