St. Leo the Third, Pope and Confessor (12 June) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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Saint Leo III stands among the most influential popes in Christian history. In this profound reflection from Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, we explore the life of the pope who crowned Charlemagne on Christmas Day in the year 800, an event that helped shape the civilization of Christendom for centuries. Guéranger presents Saint Leo III as a courageous defender of the Church who endured betrayal, torture, and attempted murder, yet remained steadfast in his mission. Through his leadership, the Holy Roman Empire was established as a visible recognition of Christ's sovereignty over nations and rulers. This episode examines the Catholic understanding of authority, the relationship between Church and state, the spiritual significance of Christendom, and the remarkable life of a pope who suffered greatly for the faith. In this episode: ✝️ Saint Leo III and the restoration of the Empire ✝️ The coronation of Charlemagne on Christmas Day 800 ✝️ The Christian vision of Christendom ✝️ The role of the Papacy in medieval civilization ✝️ Miraculous healing after persecution ✝️ The defense of the Church against political intrigue ✝️ The Kingship of Christ over nations ✝️ The legacy of Saint Leo III in Catholic history Saint Leo III reminds us that all earthly authority ultimately comes from God and that true civilization flourishes only when it acknowledges Christ as King. 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Christmas and the Kingship of Christ 00:59 The Mystery of the Incarnation and Divine Authority 01:33 Saint Leo III and a New Christendom 01:58 The Rise of Christian Nations 02:20 The Need for a Christian Empire 03:12 The Primacy of the Papacy 03:44 Threats Against the Church 04:00 The Attack on Saint Leo III 04:23 Miraculous Restoration of Sight and Speech 04:39 Charlemagne Restores the Pope 05:13 The Need for Lasting Protection of the Papacy 06:00 The Development of the Holy Roman Empire 06:31 The Papacy and Temporal Authority 07:00 Choosing a Defender of the Church 07:48 Privileges and Duties of the Christian Emperor 08:44 The Universal Mission of Christendom 09:07 The Coronation of Charlemagne 09:37 Christmas Day, 800 A.D. 10:07 Reconstitution of the Roman Empire 10:31 The Two Luminaries: Pope and Emperor 11:18 Authority Derived from the Apostolic See 12:03 The Church's View of the Holy Empire 12:29 Medieval Imperial Coronation Rites 13:01 Oath of Fidelity to the Church 13:25 Examination of Faith and Morals 13:42 Liturgical Vesting of the Emperor 14:06 Imperial Anointing 14:15 Symbols of Imperial Authority 14:47 Service at the Holy Sacrifice 15:25 The Historic Coronation Ceremony 15:51 Acclamation of Charlemagne 16:08 The Fulfillment of Christmas 16:50 Life of Saint Leo III 17:14 Election to the Papacy 17:27 Virtues and Holiness 17:50 Martyr-Like Sufferings 18:05 Charlemagne Crowned Emperor 18:13 Charity Toward the Poor 18:21 Beautification of Roman Basilicas 18:37 Holy Death of Saint Leo III 18:46 Reflection on His Legacy 19:18 The Decline of Christendom 20:12 The Enduring Glory of Saint Leo III 20:43 Humility and Firmness 21:17 Perseverance in the Faith 21:51 The Future Triumph of Christ the King 22:24 King of Kings and Lord of Lords https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/june/june-12-st-leo-the-third-pope-and-confessor/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. #SaintLeoIII #LeoIII #Charlemagne #HolyRomanEmpire #Christendom #CatholicSaints #CatholicHistory #ChurchHistory #DomGueranger #TheLiturgicalYear #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #ChristTheKing #KingshipOfChrist #RomanCatholic #CatholicDevotion #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicYouTube #ChristianCivili