Leander of Seville
Leander of Seville (* around 540 in Carthago Nova ( Cartagena ), Spain ; † February 27 / March 13, 600 in Seville ) was a monk and archbishop of Seville. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Life
Leander was born around 540 in what was then Byzantine Cartagena in southern Spain. He moved to Seville and entered the Benedictine order there. As a monk, he had a lasting influence on the Arian king's son Hermenegild , which is why he was banished from the country by his father Leovigild . Leander went to the court of Constantinople until he was able to return to Seville in 583. Just one year later he was ordained Archbishop of Seville. He made a particularly important contribution to the conversion of the Visigoths . In addition, he gained importance through the writing of a nun's rule and two books against the "false teachings" of Arianism . For his services in the defense of the "true doctrine" he received from Pope Gregory I the pallium awarded. Leander, who died on March 13, 600, was succeeded by his younger brother Isidor, who, as Isidore of Seville, became one of the outstanding saints of the Catholic Church.
presentation
Leander of Seville is usually depicted with a book and quill, often with his three siblings.
Patronage
Leander is the patron saint of Seville and he is depicted on the city arms of Seville. His help is called in with rheumatism.
Remembrance day
His feast day within the Catholic Church is March 13th
Web links
supporting documents
- ↑ Ecumenical Saint Lexicon http://www.heiligenlexikon.de/BiographienL/Leander_von_Sevilla.htm
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Esteban II |
Archbishop of Seville 584–600 |
Isidore |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Leander of Seville |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Visigothic archbishop, monk |
| DATE OF BIRTH | at 540 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cartagena (Spain) |
| DATE OF DEATH | 600 |
| Place of death | Seville |