Saint Lea of Rome

Memorial
22 March
Profile
Lived in Rome, Italy. Widow. Part of the house run by Saint Marcella, and later served as the group's superior. Known for her austere lifestyle and extreme penances. Saint Jerome wrote a panegyric in her honor.
Died
384 of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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