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March 13 · Optional · White

St Leander of Seville

(c. 534–600) Bishop of Seville, elder brother and teacher of Isidore, and friend of Gregory the Great. He converted the Visigothic king Reccared from Arianism, winning Spain for the Catholic faith, and introduced the creed into the Mass there.

When is the feast of St Leander of Seville?

The feast is celebrated on March 13 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Leander of Seville?

The feast of St Leander of Seville is celebrated on March 13 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Leander of Seville?

(c. 534–600) Bishop of Seville, elder brother and teacher of Isidore, and friend of Gregory the Great. He converted the Visigothic king Reccared from Arianism, winning Spain for the Catholic faith, and introduced the creed into the Mass…

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