Saint Galdino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Galdino della Sala |
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| Archbishop of Milan | |
Francesco Fabbrica (Milan, news 1710-1740) attributed to, San Galdino, oil on canvas, 108x76.5 cm, Inv MD 1998.001.040 The saint, bishop from 1166 to 1176, is depicted smiling with his hands resting on the desk.
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Milan |
| Metropolis | Milan |
| See | Milan |
| Appointed | 27 March 1166 |
| Reign ended | 18 April 1176 |
| Successor | Algisio da Pirovano |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina (1165-1176) |
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| Consecration | 18 April 1166 by Pope Alexander III |
| Created Cardinal | 15 December 1165 |
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| Birth name | Galdino della Sala |
| Born | c. 1096 Milan, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 18 April 1176 (aged 79–80) Milan, Holy Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 18 April |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Rome, Papal States by Pope Alexander III |
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Galdino della Sala (born around 1096 – died April 18, 1176) was a Roman Catholic saint from Milan, a city in northern Italy. He was also known as Galdinus or Galdimus (Milanese: Galdin). He became a cardinal in 1165. From 1166 until his death in 1176, he served as the Archbishop of Milan.
Galdino was a strong supporter of Pope Alexander III. He also supported Milan and its neighboring areas in Lombardy. They were all fighting against Antipope Victor IV. Victor IV was backed by the powerful Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa.
Saint Galdino is also remembered for his kindness. He helped the poor people in Milan. He also helped those who were in prison because they couldn't pay their debts. Pope Alexander III declared him a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Today, he is a special protector (patron saint) of both Lombardy and the area he served as archbishop.
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Who Was Galdino della Sala?
Galdino della Sala was born in Milan around the year 1096. His family, the della Sala family, was a noble family in the city.
Galdino's Role in Church Conflicts
In 1159, a big disagreement (called a schism) happened in the Roman Catholic Church. This happened after Pope Adrian IV passed away. Two different leaders claimed to be the true Pope. Pope Alexander III was the choice supported by Rome. However, Antipope Victor IV was supported by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and his cardinals.
Galdino was a strong supporter of Pope Alexander III. He was a high-ranking church official in Milan. He openly took Alexander III's side in this conflict. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa then attacked Milan. He took control of the city within six months.
Galdino's Journey with Pope Alexander III
After Milan was taken, Galdino joined Pope Alexander III. He traveled with the Pope to several cities. These included Genoa, Maguelonne, Montpellier, and Clermont. Later, he followed the Pope to Sicily and then back to Rome in 1165.
When Pope Alexander III returned to power in 1165, he honored Galdino. On December 15, he made Galdino a Cardinal Priest. This meant Galdino was in charge of the important church of Santa Sabina. A year later, the Pope made Galdino the Archbishop of Milan. The year after that, Alexander III gave Galdino even more responsibility. He made him the Pope's special representative (apostolic legate) for the entire region of Lombardy.
Restoring Order in Milan
Later, a group called the Lombard League forced Emperor Barbarossa out of the area. Galdino was then able to return to Milan and take his place as Archbishop. He began to remove any priests in Lombardy who had supported Antipope Victor IV. He then appointed new bishops in many cities. These cities included Lodi, Alba, Cremona, Vercelli, Asti, Turin, Novara, Brescia, and Alessandria.
On April 18, 1176, Galdino della Sala passed away. He died while giving a sermon from his pulpit. He had just finished speaking against a group called the Cathars. Orthodox Catholics at the time considered the Cathars to be heretics.
Becoming a Saint
Pope Alexander III officially declared Galdino a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. This happened during Alexander III's time as Pope.
When is Saint Galdino Remembered?
Saint Galdino's special day of remembrance in the Roman Catholic Church is April 18. This is the anniversary of his death. It is especially celebrated in churches that follow the Ambrosian Rite.
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