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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. His feast day is 15 November. [1]
Apr 26, 2022 · Saint Leopold III (1073 – November 15, 1136) was the Margrave of Austria in 1095-1136. He is the patron saint of Austria, of the city of Vienna, of Lower Austria, and, jointly with Saint Florian, of Upper Austria. His feast day is November 15. Leopold was the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg.
- Gars am Kamp, Lower Austria
- Adelheid Babenberg, Agnes of Waiblingen
- Lower Austria
- "er Heilige", "der Milde", "der Fromme"
Nov 15, 2018 · Posted on November 15, 2018November 14, 2018 by AnaStpaul. 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 ...
Jan 7, 2019 · Naples enjoys the patronage and protection of over fifty saints, each with special powers and supernatural miracles vying for ecclesiastic intercession.
Discover life events, stories and photos about Saint Leopold III Margrave of Austria (1073–1136) of Klosterneuburg, Tulln, Lower Austria, Austria.
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- Agnes Von Waiblingen
He was canonized on January 6, 1485, by Pope Innocent VIII. He is revered as a patron saint for the prevention of death among children, large families, step-parents, Lower Austria, as well as being the patron saint of Austria since 1663 and of Abetone, Italy, Upper Austria, and Vada, Rosignano Marittimo, Italy.
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Leopold was born at Melk, Austria, in 1073. At the age of 23 he succeeded his father as Margrave of Austria. In 1106, Leopold married Agnes, the daughter of Emperor Henry IV, who bore him 18 children, 11 of whom survived childhood and became known for their virtues or great deeds.
