Feastday not known
Born uncertain
Died uncertain
The
exact dates of the election and death of Leo VI are uncertain, but it is clear
that he was Pope during the latter half of 928. If, as some suppose, he was
elected in June 928 then he died in February 929, as he reigned seven months
and five days. Others believe he became Pope before the month of June. He was a
Roman , the son of the Primicerius, Christopher, who had been prime-minister of
John VIII. When Leo became Pope, he was Cardinal –Priest of St Susanna.
“There
will arise an imperial deliverer --- an oriental Frederick --- who will save
the kingdom and the people. He will come from the Mohammedans over whom he will
rule --- adorned with all virtue --- poor but needing nothing --- two angels in
the form of eunuchs will accompany him --- mankind will accept him as their
ruler. He will conquer the Arabs --- no taxes after 12 years. Immediately
after, there will set in a period of darkness, crime and revolution….” 1
1. Rev R. Gerald.
Culleton The Prophets and Our Times (Tan Books and Publishers 1941) p 136