Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
S. Leonardus de Portu Mauritio
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Leonard of Port Maurice was born in 1676. He did his studies in Rome and sought admission among the Friars Minor. After his ordination he traversed almost the whole of Italy, applying himself with great fruit to preaching to the people. He also wrote many books for the use of preachers and the edification of the faithful. He died at Rome in the year 1751. He was canonized by Pope Pius IX in 1867.