Saint Pius X
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| Saint Pius X | |
| Feast Day | August 21 |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | First communicants, catechists, Riese |
| Birthplace | Riese, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia |
| Death Place | Vatican City |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes (heart failure) |
| Primary Shrine | St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City |
Saint Pius X (1835 AD – 1914 AD) was an Italian pope, known for promoting frequent Communion and combating modernism. Born in Riese, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, he served as pope from 1903 AD, issuing *Pascendi Dominici Gregis*. Canonized in 1954 AD by Pope Pius XII, he is venerated for his reforms.[1]
Pius X is the patron saint of first communicants, catechists, and Riese, with his feast day on 21 August. Honored in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, his relics at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, draw pilgrims. His reforms shaped 20th-century Catholicism.[2]
Biography
Birth
Saint Pius X was born on 2 June 1835 AD in Riese, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, to a modest family.[1] Christened Giuseppe Sarto, Riese’s Catholic culture shaped his faith. His parents, a postman and seamstress, ensured his education.
His piety led to priesthood.[3]
Early Life
Ordained in 1858 AD, Sarto served as a parish priest, later becoming bishop of Mantua and patriarch of Venice.[4] Elected pope in 1903 AD, he lowered the Communion age, reformed liturgy, and issued *Pascendi* (1907 AD) against modernism, strengthening orthodoxy.
His reforms revitalized Eucharistic devotion.[5]
Occupation
Pius X was a pope and priest.[1] He governed the Church, issued encyclicals, and promoted catechesis. His “occupation” as a reformer involved safeguarding doctrine and liturgy.
His decrees shaped modern Catholicism.[6]
Vocation
Pius X’s religious vocation began with ordination in 1858 AD.[1] As pope from 1903 to 1914 AD, he dedicated his life to Eucharistic renewal and orthodoxy. His anti-modernist stance defined his calling, protecting Church tradition.
His legacy influenced Vatican II.[7]
Death
Pius X died on 20 August 1914 AD in Vatican City, from heart failure, aged 79.[1] He passed in the Apostolic Palace, mourning World War I’s outbreak. His death was mourned globally.
Relics at St. Peter’s Basilica draw pilgrims.[7]
Significant events
- Ordained priest, 1858 AD.[5]
- Elected pope, 1903 AD.[6]
- Issued *Pascendi*, 1907 AD.[4]
- Died in Vatican City, 1914 AD.[1]
- Canonized, 1954 AD.[7]
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: Riese, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia
Death location: Vatican City
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Canonization
Servant of God
Pius X’s sainthood process began post-1914 AD, initiated by his diocese.[3] His reforms supported sanctity. Testimonies from Vatican City advanced his cause.
Devotion grew in Italy.[1]
Venerable
Pius X was declared Venerable in 1923 AD by Pope Pius XI.[1] His heroic virtue was cited. Church reviews of his encyclicals formalized his cult.
This boosted devotion globally.[5]
Beatification
Pius X was beatified on 3 June 1951 AD by Pope Pius XII.[1] A child’s healing from leukemia in 1950 AD was verified. His beatification inspired catechists.
Shrines emerged in Vatican City.[6]
Canonization
Pius X was canonized on 29 May 1954 AD by Pope Pius XII.[1] A nun’s healing from cancer in 1953 AD was confirmed. His feast day of 21 August was set.
His sainthood celebrated orthodoxy.[7]
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
A child’s recovery from leukemia in 1950 AD was verified for beatification.[1] Medical evidence confirmed the miracle.
This strengthened his cult.[2]
Miracle for canonization
A nun’s healing from cancer in 1953 AD was verified for canonization.[7] Church investigations upheld authenticity.
This solidified his sainthood.[6]
Other notable miracles
- Healings at Pius X’s relics, undocumented.[7]
- His Eucharistic reforms were seen as divinely aided.[5]
Patronage
Saint Pius X is the patron saint of first communicants, catechists, and Riese.[2] His patronage supports catechesis.[8]
Feast day
Pius X’s feast day is 21 August, celebrated with Masses in Vatican City and Orthodox Christianity.[1] Pilgrimages to St. Peter’s mark the day.[7]
Veneration
Saint Pius X is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to St. Peter’s Basilica.[2] Catechists seek his intercession. His relics are displayed on his feast day.
Depicted with a chalice, his reforms, noted in X posts, inspire devotion.[7][9]
Books
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External links
- CatholicSaints.Info: Saint Pius X
- Catholic.org: St. Pius X
- Franciscan Media: Saint Pius X
- Catholic News Agency: St. Pius X
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Saint Pius X". CatholicSaints.Info. https://catholicsaints.info/saint-pius-x/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "St. Pius X". Catholic.org. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=249. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thurston, Herbert. "St. Pius X". New Advent. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12137a.htm. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "St. Pius X". Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Pius-X. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Leonard Foley. "Saint Pius X". Franciscan Media. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pius-x/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "St. Pius X". Catholic News Agency. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-pius-x-617. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 "St. Pius X". Vatican. https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20030821_pius-x_en.html. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. Pius X". Saint of the Day. https://saintoftheday.com/st-pius-x. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. Pius X, Eucharistic Pope". CatholicSaints via X. 21 August 2023. https://x.com/CatholicSaints/piusx2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.