Hillside in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pope Saint Pius X
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 12, 2024
1. Pope Saint Pius X Marker
Born poor and humble of heart
Undaunted champion of the Catholic faith
Zealous to restore all things in Christ
Crowned a holy life with a holy death
[Rear side of statue base:]
258th successor of Saint Peter as vicar of Jesus Christ on earth
Gloriously reigning from 1903 to 1914 whose pontificate earned for him the distinguished titles of
Pope of the Eucharist
Pope of the Catechism
Pope of Canon Law
Pope of Church Music
Pope of Catholic Action
Pope of the Liturgy
[Text on panel behind statue:]
1858 Ordained a priest for the diocese of Treviso and served there successively as curate pastor rector of the seminary, chancellor and vicar-general.
1893 Created a cardinal and named patriarch of Venice.
1903 Elected Supreme Pontiff and crowned Pope Pius X.
1914 Died at the outbreak of World War I.
1954 Canonized by Pope Pius XII in the Marian Year.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1835.
Location. 41° 51.323′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Clerics of St. Viator (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Gertrude the Great (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Lady of the Angels School Fire Memorial
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 12, 2024
2. Pope Saint Pius X Marker (rear side)
More about this marker. Three panels at the base of the statue (in the front and on either side) include two quotes by Pius X and a prayer to him.
Regarding Pope Saint Pius X. Pius was known for rejecting modernism in the church, and for his piety and devotion to living a life of personal poverty.
Pius's hometown of Riese was part of the Austrian Empire when he was born in 1835. After his death the town was renamed in his honor as Riese Pio X. He is also honored with a statue at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Also see . . .
1. Saint of the Day: Pius X.
Excerpt from Franciscan Media: "On the 11th anniversary of his election as pope, Europe was plunged into World War I. Pius had foreseen it, but it killed him. 'This is the last affliction the Lord will visit on me. I would gladly give my life to save my poor children from this ghastly scourge.' He died a few weeks(Submitted on August 15, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)after the war began, and was canonized in 1954."Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 12, 20243. Pope Saint Pius X statue
2. Life of St. Pius X. From the Pius X museum in Salzano, Italy (Submitted on August 15, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 12, 2024
4. Pope Saint Pius X timeline
This inscription is at the foot of the rear side of the statue.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 12, 2024
5. Prayer to Pope Saint Pius X
The prayer is at the front base of the statue.
Courtesy of Museo San Pio X
6. Pope Saint Pius X (1835-1914)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
