SAINT LAURENCE O'TOOLE

Saint Laurence O’Toole
Saint Laurence O’Toole 


By Edward Matulanya 

Here are Early life, Monastic Life, Canonization, Legacy, Character and Spirituality of Saint Laurence O’Toole (Lorcan Ua Tuathai)

Early Life of Saint Laurence O’Toole

Saint Laurence O’Toole born in 1128, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland. Saint Laurence O’Toole born as Lorcan Ua Tuathail, anglicized as Laurence O’Toole. Saint Laurence O’Toole was Son of Muirchertach Ua Tuathail, lord of a Leinster district, and Dervorgilla, a noblewoman. Early Traits of Saint Laurence O’Toole includes; piety, learning, and concern for the poor (Farrell, 2005).

Monastic Life of Saint Laurence O’Toole

Saint Laurence O’Toole joined a Monastery of Glendalough at age 18. Ascetic Practices of Saint Laurence O’Toole includes; Walking with barefoot in winter and long hours of prayer (Gwynn, 1913).

Saint Laurence O’Toole, Archbishop of Dublin

Saint Laurence O’Toole appointed a bishop of Dublin in 1162. During Church Reforms, he emphasized clergy discipline and education. As a Diplomacy, he Worked to maintain peace among Irish clans and Anglo-Norman settlers; liaised with the papacy (Moore, 1898).

Exile and Death of Saint Laurence O’Toole

Saint Laurence O’Toole went to exile During Norman invasion, he fled to Normandy. His death was on November 14, 1180, at Fontenay Abbey, Normandy. His Burial was in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin (Gwynn, 1913).

Canonization and Legacy of  Saint Laurence O’Toole

Saint Laurence O’Toole Canonization was in 1225 by Pope Innocent IV. His Feast Day is November 14. He is a Patronage of Dublin, archdiocese of Dublin, peacemakers. Veneration of Saint Laurence O’Toole includes; Churches and relics dedicated to him; symbol of holiness and peacemaking (Farrell, 2005).

Character and Spirituality of Saint Laurence O’Toole

Saint Laurence O’Toole Traits includes; Humility, patience, zeal for reform. His Legacy includes; Bridge between monastic and diocesan Church; spiritual leader and peacemaker.

References

Farrell, P. (2005). Saints and scholars of medieval Ireland. Dublin: Four Courts Press.

Gwynn, A. (1913). The Life of Saint Laurence O'Toole. Dublin: Hodges, Figgis & Co.

Moore, N. (1898). History of the Irish Church. London: Longmans, Green & Co.

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