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Pope Leo IV (790 – 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 protect the city.
Mar 21, 2024 · Saint Leo IV ; 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. Leo rebuilt Rome after it had been sacked by the Saracens (Arab enemies) in 846.
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Jan 27, 2017 · 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.
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 the emperor.
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. Upon Sergius' death, Leo was unanimously chosen to succeed him and was consecrated as pope on April 10, 847.
Sep 15, 2012 · Pope Leo IV of Rome was the Pope of the Church of Rome from 847 to 855. Life. Leo was born in 790 in Rome, the son of Radoald. Leo received his early education in the monastery of St. Martin, near the Basilica of St. Peter. He was made subdeacon by Pope Gregory IV who had noticed his pious behavior.
views 1,420,371 updated. 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.
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