St. Leander of Seville, Bishop (Feast - February 27th) Leander was born at Cartagena, Spain, of Severianus and Theodora, illustrious for their virtue. St. Isidore and Fulgentius, both bishops …

Leander of Seville (Spanish: San Leandro de Sevilla; Latin: Sanctus Leandrus; c. 534 AD, in Cartagena – 13 March 600 or 601, in Seville) was a Hispano-Roman Catholic prelate who …

Saint Leander of Seville peacefully passed away in Seville, Spain, around 600, having left a lasting impact on the religious and cultural history of Spain. His feast days are celebrated on …

Saint Leander was born of an illustrious family at Carthagena in Spain. He was the eldest of five brothers, several of whom are numbered among the Saints. He entered into a monastery of …

Mar 13, 2025 · Saint Leander of Seville was a Catholic bishop surrounded by Arians for much of his life. He fought hard to restore faith in the divinity of Christ, using the profession of the …

Leander became known for his holiness, and was old enough when the bishop of Seville died that he was unanimously chosen to replace him. His task was clear—the Arian heresy was …

Saint Leander of Seville played a pivotal role in transforming the Visigothic Kingdom from Arianism to Catholicism. Prior to his influential efforts, the Visigoths were predominantly …

Leander was born of an illustrious family at Carthagena in Spain. He was the eldest of five brothers, several of whom are numbered among the Saints. He entered into a monastery very …

Feb 27, 2025 · His influence played a key role in the eventual conversion of King Reccared and the entire Visigothic kingdom to the Catholic faith. Leander also contributed to Church reforms, …

Mar 13, 2025 · Saint Leander was born in Cartagena, Spain, around the year 534, into a noble and devoutly Catholic family. His family played a crucial role in the defense of Catholic …