King Louis IX is a French King that reigned in the 13th century. He became king at a very young age. Louis was raised by a very godly mother. He was a very kind-hearted king. His actions were quite unexpected from a king. He was very Christian and his actions matched both his personality and beliefs. King Louis IX’s life was fully dedicated to God, thus making him a great king (Delmore).
Louis was born on April 25, 1215 in the castle of Poissy near Paris. He was crowned king at age twelve, within a month of his father’s death. Since he was very young, he had guidance from his mother for his kingly duties. His mother, Blanche, was determined to raise him for the Kingdom of Heaven, not only the Kingdom of Earth. She taught him to look upon
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He showed his commission to God by his baptism in the year of 1224, in Poissy France. He was baptized in a
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parish church when he was thirty years old. He was so pleased with his place of baptism that in letters he signed his name as “Louis of Poissy.” He was chosen as the model and patron of
Tertiaries. His life was fully dedicated to God. Louis gave special devotion to God by doing good deeds (Fitzhenry).
Louis believed that kingship was not an opportunity to exploit his power, but to lead his people to salvation and to serve the Church. He did actions for his people to make them happy, because he believed it was the Church’s calling. Louis had investigators listen to complaints against royal officers, and had them seen through. He banned blasphemy, prostitution, gambling, and judicial duels (Richard). King Louis visited all hospitals for children and adults. He also emptied the bedpans that people used. He kept relics and then built a wonderful chapel to store the relics in. Christianity Today quotes this information from the book “131 Christians Everyone
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Louis also started to lead the Seventh Crusade, but then sadly died of dysentery in the process. This was in the year 1270 (Catholic Online
Editors).
Louis died on August 23, 1270. When Louis died, there were cries of happiness and sadness. People were sad because he died, but they were joyful because they were certain that
Louis would be going into the house of the Lord. It was believed that on the day he died, he surrendered his soul to God. Louis was seen as a very Christian figure. In 1297, 27 years after his death, he was canonized by Pope Boniface VIII. King Louis was then known as Saint Louis
(Fitzhenry).
King Louis IX was a very Christian king. His life was fully dedicated to God. His actions, words, decisions, and duties were all to please God. He did unkingly actions to praise the
Lord. His actions changed the way his people viewed the king. This perception continued long after Louis’s reign, and may still be thought of today (Fitzhenry). He set a big example across all of France by doing small duties to please God. King Louis IX’s passion for Christ made a huge influence to others, and he is still known for his works today
Louis was born on April 25, 1215 in the castle of Poissy near Paris. He was crowned king at age twelve, within a month of his father’s death. Since he was very young, he had guidance from his mother for his kingly duties. His mother, Blanche, was determined to raise him for the Kingdom of Heaven, not only the Kingdom of Earth. She taught him to look upon
everything …show more content…
He showed his commission to God by his baptism in the year of 1224, in Poissy France. He was baptized in a
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parish church when he was thirty years old. He was so pleased with his place of baptism that in letters he signed his name as “Louis of Poissy.” He was chosen as the model and patron of
Tertiaries. His life was fully dedicated to God. Louis gave special devotion to God by doing good deeds (Fitzhenry).
Louis believed that kingship was not an opportunity to exploit his power, but to lead his people to salvation and to serve the Church. He did actions for his people to make them happy, because he believed it was the Church’s calling. Louis had investigators listen to complaints against royal officers, and had them seen through. He banned blasphemy, prostitution, gambling, and judicial duels (Richard). King Louis visited all hospitals for children and adults. He also emptied the bedpans that people used. He kept relics and then built a wonderful chapel to store the relics in. Christianity Today quotes this information from the book “131 Christians Everyone
Should Know” by Mark Galli. He worked to assure justice and accordingly was widely loved …show more content…
Louis also started to lead the Seventh Crusade, but then sadly died of dysentery in the process. This was in the year 1270 (Catholic Online
Editors).
Louis died on August 23, 1270. When Louis died, there were cries of happiness and sadness. People were sad because he died, but they were joyful because they were certain that
Louis would be going into the house of the Lord. It was believed that on the day he died, he surrendered his soul to God. Louis was seen as a very Christian figure. In 1297, 27 years after his death, he was canonized by Pope Boniface VIII. King Louis was then known as Saint Louis
(Fitzhenry).
King Louis IX was a very Christian king. His life was fully dedicated to God. His actions, words, decisions, and duties were all to please God. He did unkingly actions to praise the
Lord. His actions changed the way his people viewed the king. This perception continued long after Louis’s reign, and may still be thought of today (Fitzhenry). He set a big example across all of France by doing small duties to please God. King Louis IX’s passion for Christ made a huge influence to others, and he is still known for his works today