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Leopold III (German: Luitpold, 1073 – 15 November 1136), known as Leopold the Good, was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria and Vienna.
Leopold tirelessly extended his intelligence and influence to foster prosperity and justice in his realm, and peace and harmony throughout the Empire. But it is not his political achievements that most interest me, rather, I would like to point out their root cause: a vibrant faith.
Oct 1, 2019 · When Leopold died, all his children and the people of Austria mourned him as an honest and holy prince. In addition to being venerated as the patron of stepchildren, stepparents and large families, St. Leopold the Good is also one of the patrons of Austria. His feast day is Nov. 15.
St. Leopold III leading his troops at the siege of Regensburg. First, this is, like so many others, a practically unknown life. You see that he was a sovereign, a head of the Austrian State. He was a sovereign who was a duke, but the Dukes of Austria at that time had a status similar to a king.
“Bad times, hard times, this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times: Such as we are, such are the times.” ― St. Augustine of Hippo
Nov 15, 2018 · November 2018. Saint of the Day - 15 November - St Leopold III (1073-1136) - "Leopold the Good" Margrave of Austria (the Margraviate of Austria was a southeastern frontier march (borderland) of the Holy Roman Empire created in 976 out of the territory on the border with the Principality of Hungary) - born in 1073 at Melk,….
Saint Michael the Archangel is referenced in the Old Testament and has been part of Christian teachings since the earliest times. In Catholic writings and traditions he acts as the defender of the Church and chief opponent of Satan , and assists people at the hour of death.
