Also known as Louis of Anjou. Saint Louis was a Neapolitan Prince of the Capetian House of Anjou and a Catholic Bishop. Louis was born in Brignoles, Provence (or in Italy, at Nocera, where he spent a part of his early life), the second son of King Charles II of Naples and Mary of Hungary. His father, Charles, became King of Naples in 1285 and was taken prisoner in Italy, during the war with King Peter III of Aragon that followed the Sicilian Vespers. Charles obtained his own freedom by giving over his three sons as hostages. Louis and his brothers were taken to Catalonia, where they were placed under the care of Franciscan friars for their education and held for seven years.[3] Impressed by one of the friars in particular, Arnauld de Villeneuve, Louis took up the study of philosophy and theology.[4] Though still held in captivity, Louis was made Archbishop of Lyon as soon as he reached his majority. When his older brother died of plague in 1295, Louis also became heir apparent to his father's kingdom; however, when he was freed that same year, Louis went to Rome and gave up all claims to the Angevin inheritance in favour of his brother Robert and announced that instead he would take the Franciscan vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
On 5 February 1297, Louis was consecrated Bishop of Toulouse by Boniface VIII.
Louis was canonized by John XXII on 7 April 1317.
C.Smith
On 5 February 1297, Louis was consecrated Bishop of Toulouse by Boniface VIII.
Louis was canonized by John XXII on 7 April 1317.
C.Smith
Also known as Louis of Anjou. Saint Louis was a Neapolitan Prince of the Capetian House of Anjou and a Catholic Bishop. Louis was born in Brignoles, Provence (or in Italy, at Nocera, where he spent a part of his early life), the second son of King Charles II of Naples and Mary of Hungary. His father, Charles, became King of Naples in 1285 and was taken prisoner in Italy, during the war with King Peter III of Aragon that followed the Sicilian Vespers. Charles obtained his own freedom by giving over his three sons as hostages. Louis and his brothers were taken to Catalonia, where they were placed under the care of Franciscan friars for their education and held for seven years.[3] Impressed by one of the friars in particular, Arnauld de Villeneuve, Louis took up the study of philosophy and theology.[4] Though still held in captivity, Louis was made Archbishop of Lyon as soon as he reached his majority. When his older brother died of plague in 1295, Louis also became heir apparent to his father's kingdom; however, when he was freed that same year, Louis went to Rome and gave up all claims to the Angevin inheritance in favour of his brother Robert and announced that instead he would take the Franciscan vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
On 5 February 1297, Louis was consecrated Bishop of Toulouse by Boniface VIII.
Louis was canonized by John XXII on 7 April 1317.
C.Smith
On 5 February 1297, Louis was consecrated Bishop of Toulouse by Boniface VIII.
Louis was canonized by John XXII on 7 April 1317.
C.Smith
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BURIAL : Valencia Cathedral in Spain - Memorial No. 45643260.
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