!!!Leonhard, Heiliger

Leonhard, Saint, feast day Nov. 6, d. supposedly Nov. 6, 559, 
abbot of Noblac near Limoges, hermit, main saint of alpine peasants, 
protector especially of horses and cattle; worshipped in many places 
including Bad St. Leonhard (Carinthia), Kundl (Tyrol), Tamsweg 
(Salzburg). L. churches with chains around them. In Pettenbach (Upper 
Austria) "Leonhardiritt" (Horseriding tour where horse and rider are 
blessed).


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