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 Leopold III of Austria (Babenberg) - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Leopold III (born 1073; died November 15, 1136), Margrave of Austria 1095-1136, also known as Saint Leopold (his feast day being November 15), patron saint of Austria in general and of Vienna, Lower Austria and jointly with Saint Florian of Upper Austria in particular.
Leopold was the son of Margrave Leopold II and Ida of Formbach-Ratelnberg; his sons were Leopold IV and Henry II Jasomirgott.
Leopold also fostered the development of cities, namely besides Klosterneuburg and Vienna also Krems, which was endowed with a mint, which, however, never attained great importance.
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 Leopold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leopold III of Austria (Saint Leopold) -- (1095-1136)
Leopold the Strong (from the dynasty of the Otakars), Margrave of Styria from 1122 to 1129
Leopold, Victoria is a suburb of Geelong, Australia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leopold   (221 words)

  
 July 1, 1998
Through prayer and sacrifice, he would be the apostle of the reconciliation of the Eastern Christians separated from Catholic unity, just as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face was proclaimed patroness of missions even though she never left the cloister of her Carmelite convent.
Father Leopold took care to arouse in his penitents the necessary dispositions for a fruitful reception of the Sacrament of Penance.
Leopold Mandic was beatified on May 2, 1976 by Pope Paul VI and canonized on October 14, 1983 by our Holy Father Pope John Paul II.
userpage.fu-berlin.de /~vlaisney/lettres/en/98/s1079810398.htm   (3142 words)

  
 St. Leopold Mandic - Saint of the Day - American Catholic
Leopold taught patrology, the study of the Church Fathers, to the clerics of his province for several years, but he is best known for his work in the confessional, where he sometimes spent 13-15 hours a day.
Leopold often renewed his vow to go to the Eastern Christians; the cause of unity was constantly in his prayers.
Leopold used to repeat to himself: “Remember that you have been sent for the salvation of people, not because of your own merits, since it is the Lord Jesus and not you who died for the salvation of souls....
www.americancatholic.org /Features/SaintOfDay?id=1090   (425 words)

  
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Leopold grew up in the diocese of Passau under the influence of the saintly reformer and bishop, St.
Leopold succeeded his father as margrave of Austria at the age of 23 in 1096.
However Leopold refused the nomination and the glory of the empire, in favor of governing Austria.
www.augustiniancanons.org /Klosterneuburg/Leopold.htm   (1167 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Leopold III, margrave of Austria (Austria And Hungary, History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Leopold III or Saint Leopold, c.1073–1136, margrave of Austria (1095–1136).
By his marriage (1106) with Agnes, widow of Duke Frederick I of Swabia (see Hohenstaufen), he became the stepfather of German King Conrad III and the father of Otto of Freising and of Duke Henry II of Austria (see Babenberg).
The founder of numerous monasteries (of which Heiligenkreuz, Klosterneuburg, and Mariazell still exist), Leopold was canonized in 1485 and is the patron saint of Austria.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Leopo3Aus.html   (225 words)

  
 Leopold Trepper Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
* Leopold I of Austria (Babenberg)Leopold I of Austria -- (976-994)
* Leopold III of Austria (Babenberg)Leopold III of Austria (Saint Leopold) -- (1095-1136)
* Leopold I of Austria (Habsburg)Leopold I -- (1308-1326)
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 Australian Capuchin Friars - Saints
From 1890 to 1906, Father Leopold was stationed at various Friaries in the Venetian Province, including Friaries in his homeland of Dalmatia, where the Italian friars had a mission.
The life of Saint Leopold Mandic is characterised by the contrast between his physical frailty and his spiritual strength.
O God, source of life and love, you gave Saint Leopold a tremendous compassion for sinners and a desire for church unity.
www.capuchinfriars.org.au /saints/leopold.shtml   (956 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Leopold III
Leopold the Good; Leopold the Valiant; Leopold of Austria; Leopold the Saint
She brought two children into the marriage, and they had eighteenof their own, eleven of whom survived.
Father of Otto of Freising, who wrote Leopold's biography, and of Duke Henry II of Austria, and step-father to King Conrad III of Germany.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintl20.htm   (150 words)

  
 Saint Loman from Office, Business, Teaching & Educational Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Saint Benedict was a monk in Saint Saturninus Basilica monastery at Cagliari, Sardinia, and bishop of Dolia, Sardinia, from 1107 to 1112.
Saint Leonard of Noblac@ (5) Saint Leonidas of Alexandria...
Saint Lide@ (0) Saint Linus@ (4) Saint Loman@ (2) Saint Lucius I@...
www.wup.org.uk /Saint-Loman.html   (255 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic
The life of Saint Leopold Mandic is a contrast between his physical frailty and his spiritual strength.
Born in Dalmatia, like Saint Jerome, he surely had in his character and in his memory the sweetness of that charming land on the Adriatic coast, and in his heart, in his homelife, the goodness and piety of that sturdy nation.
As we all know, Blessed Leopold was "ecumenical" before his time, that is to say he dreamed and looked forward and worked without fuss for the restoration of the perfect unity of the Church which yet jealously respects the manifold ethnic differences within her fold.
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 Saint Patrick's Church: Saints of November 15
Saint Albert is enshrined in the church of Saint Andreas in Cologne.
Saint Albert was canonized by being enrolled among the doctors of the Church by Pope Pius XI in 1931.
In art Saint Leopold is an armed count with a cross upon his coronet, a banner with three eagles, and a model of the church of Heiligenkreuz (Holy Cross) in his hand.
www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/1115.htm   (5711 words)

  
 May Franciscan Saints
Leopold's cell and confessional were spared the bombing of World War II, even though the church and part of the friary were demolished.
The great saint descended from the old knightly family of the Albizeschi of Siena, and was born on September 8, 1380, in the town of Massa, a dependency of Siena, where his father was governor.
In May, 1230, the body of the saint was transferred to the new church; and in 1253, on the anniversary of the transfer, Pope Innocent IV consecrated the Church of San Francesco.
franciscan-sfo.org /HS/s5.htm   (12044 words)

  
 Servants - Leopold-eng
It is indeed Saint Francis himself, so humble, so serene, so absorbed as to appear carried away in his own inner vision of the invisible presence of God.
Yes, let us admit it, he is frail, popular yet true image of Jesus, of that very Jesus who speaks at once to the ineffable God, to the Father who is Lord of heaven and earth, and also to us, bound up as we are in the littleness of our suffering humanity.
Leopold of Castelnovo, who was called Adeodato Mandic before he became a friar.
www.firponet.com /Francesco/Servants/LeopoldMandic/Fran_serv_Leopold_eng.htm   (1374 words)

  
 Who   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Leopold VI or Saint Leopold, was assassinated in our game in 1231.
By his marriage with Agnes, widow of Duke Frederick I of Swabia in 1106, he became the stepfather of German King Conrad III and the father of Otto of Freising and of Duke Henry II of Austria.
son of Leopold VI and heir to Austria recently returned from the crusades.
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 Leopold III "Saint" of Austria Margrave/Duke of Austria & Agnes of Savoy, of Franconia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Leopold III "Saint" of Austria Margrave/Duke of Austria and Agnes of Savoy, of Franconia
Leopold II "The Fair" of Austria Margrave of Austria
Leopold III "Saint" of Austria Margrave/Duke of Austria
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Origins of the coat-of-arms: The coat-of-arms with the five eagles is first documented around 1335 as the heraldic device of the Babenberg Duke Leopold III (later canonised).
Patron Saint: Saint Leopold (the Babenberg Duke Leopold III, born 1073, died 1136).
During the reign of Leopold III its territory was further enlarged.
www.austria-cafe.com /laus.htm   (280 words)

  
 Catholic.be Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Saints: L: Saint ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Saint Leopold Mandic - Biographical portrait of the Capuchin friar.
Saint Leopold Mandic from Castelnovo - Essay on the life and character of this little man who became a great saint.
Leopold Mandic - Illustrated biography of "the saint of confession."
www.catholic.be /Saints/L/Saint_Leopold_Bogdan_Mandic   (109 words)

  
 Working Papers or "Veniam Pro Laudo Peto"
Leopold grew up in the diocese of Passau under the influence of the saintly reformer and bishop, St. Altmann (feast: August 9th).
Albert, the oldest son of the Count of Bollstadt, was born in the castle of Lauingen on the Danube River in the southern German province of Swabia.
In spite of failing health and the shock of the sudden death of his former pupil, Saint Thomas, Saint Albert took part in the Council and used all his influence in the cause of peace and reconciliation for the reunion of the Orthodox with the See of Peter.
www.workingpapers.blogspot.com /2004_11_15_workingpapers_archive.html   (4142 words)

  
 Twisted History, One Day at a Time - 15 November 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is the commemoration of Saint Leopold the Good who died on this day in 1136, patron of Austria and personal patron of the king of Belgium.
In addition to that crucial start to the Swiss Confederation, the US Articles of Confederation were adopted by the second Continental Congress, the first confederation of labor unions in the US was formed, and the first full meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations was held - in Switzerland.
The date is the feast day of Saint Leopold of Austria, the patron saint of the heirs of the unrelated King Leopold of Belgium.
www.twistedhistory.com /issues/november/1115.html   (905 words)

  
 Bugs Bunny Leopold   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Leopold V (1586 - 1632), regent of the Tyrol and Further Austria
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor --(1640 - 1705)
Leopold, Indiana is a small unincorporated town in PerryCounty, Indiana, USA.
www.swingdancemusic.com /send/25950-bugs%20bunny%20leopold.html   (477 words)

  
 The Historical Museum of Bonnyville - History - Religion - Sisters of the Assumption   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
While awaiting the luggage from Biggar, they shared the lunch prepared for the journey, and with the few pennies which Sister Sainte Yvette had (provision inadvertently was not made for extra money than that required to pay tickets), they purchased cookies for lunch.
Sister Sainte Jeanne was recognized and loved for her kindness toward the student body.
The land titles for the new convent arrived April 15, 1939 and on May 12, Sister Saint Arthur came to claim the responsibility of the new construction.
collections.ic.gc.ca /bonnyville/english/histoire/soeurs_assomption.html   (533 words)

  
 Suedtirol Hotels Hotel Plunhof Ratschings, Ridnaun, Ridnauntal | Südtirol | Italien - Leopold-Kapelle
With the building of the Leopold Chapel at the Hotel Plunhof, Klaus Tutter from Hattersheim is fulfilling a long-cherished wish.
After only a short building period, it was dedicated on 7th October 2000 and committed to the protection of Saint Leopold, the patron saint of the former owner of the hotel, who has, sadly, meanwhile passed away.
A really special charm emanates from the unostentatious chapel, the decorated glass windows with the figures of the Saints Leopold and Nicholas, in particular, create a pleasant atmosphere in the interior, where a carved figure of Christ on the Cross and the statues of Joseph and Mary are displayed with the burning heart.
www.wellnesspaket.com /en/leopold2.htm   (118 words)

  
 Geneva vs Saint Anselm (Mar 11, 2005)
3 1 2 2 0 0 11 0 0 Leopold rf...............
Leopold reached on an error by 1b; Barickman advanced to third.
Leopold out at first 3b to 2b, SAC, bunt; Vojnovich advanced to second.
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 Calgary Flames asssign Jordan Leopold to Saint John (AHL) :: SportzDomain.Net :: The Most Hockey News On The Net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames Vice-President and General Manager Craig Button announced today defenceman Jordan Leopold has been assigned to the Saint John Flames of the American Hockey League.
Leopold has played in 30 games with the Flames this season recording seven points (2 goal, 5 assists) and eight penalty minutes.
The Flames acquired Leopold from Anaheim on September 26, 2000 for Andrei Nazarov and a second round choice in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
www.sportzdomain.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=9929   (194 words)

  
 Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Archbishop: Homilies: Dedication Of The Church Of Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Father Josip Vranjes, your chaplain, has told me of the team of dedicated workers who have, with great skill and energy, devoted unlimited amounts of time to building the house of God for the Croatian people in the west part of Melbourne.
In view of the remarkable faithfulness of Croatian people, it is most appropriate that this church is named after Saint Leopold Mandic, who was born on 12th May, 1866.
Relics of the martyrs, witnesses to God's love with whom we are united in the communion of saints, will be placed beneath the altar.
www.melbourne.catholic.org.au /archbishop/homilies/DHhomily153.htm   (860 words)

  
 Saint in the Spotlight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Leopold was a small man—only four and a half feet tall.
Leopold’s love for the Blessed Mother Mary gave him great joy and trust.
But try also to notice how the light of Jesus shines through their lives and touches others.
www.myfriendmagazine.com /kidslib/saints/leopoldmandic.html   (161 words)

  
 Stories, Listed by Author
Captain Leopold and the Impossible Murder [*Captain Leopold], (ss) EQMM Dec '76; also as "The Impossible Murder".
Leopold and the Cemetery Bandits [*Captain Leopold], (ss) EQMM Mar '88
Leopold and the Thunderer [*Captain Leopold], (ss) EQMM Aug '86
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