Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: July 15
When did St. Luitpold live: 11th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
St. Luitpold hailed from the noble family of the Counts of Wolfratshausen-Dießen. He renounced worldly fame and prestige, choosing to live as a hermit near Augsburg, leading a life of prayer and penance. His exact birth and death dates are not recorded, but it is believed he lived in the 11th century. His memorial is celebrated on July 15.
PATRONAGE:
St. Luitpold is the patron saint of hermits and is invoked for those seeking a withdrawn and contemplative life.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbol of Saint Luitpold is a walking stick, which symbolizes his life as a pilgrim and hermit.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Luitpold, Luitpoldo, Leopold, Leupold, Lipold, Leuprecht, Luitbrecht, Luitfried, Lutz, Ludolph, Ludwig, Ludger, Ludwigus, Ludo, Lüdeke, Lüder, Luithold, Lutold, Lutwin, Lupold, Lüppi, Luppi.