Pius X, Pope, 1835-1914

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1835 June 2 - 1914 August 20

Biographical note

Joseph Sarto was born in 1835 in Riese, near Venice, then part of the Austrian Empire. From 1850, he studied at the minor seminary at Treviso, and went on to Padua. He served nine years as curate to the parish priest of Tombolo. Promotion followed: in 1867 he was parish priest of Salzano, in 1884 Bishop of Mantua, and in 1893 Patriarch of Venice and Cardinal. He was elected Pope at the Conclave of 1903, taking the name Pius X. His papacy was distinguished by his decrees on early and frequent Communion, on liturgical reform, and on the teaching of the Catechism. Other notable activities were his condemnation of Modernism, his reorganization of the Roman Curia and initiation of the codification of Canon Law. He died on August 20, 1914, just after the outbreak of World War I, and was canonized in 1954.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Joseph Sarto, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Dissociated relic certificates, 1923–1975

File — Box 132: Series IX, Folder: 8

Identifier: IX

Scope and Contents

Includes certificates of authenticity for relics of Saints Ambrose, Aurelia, Bernadette Soubirous, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Laurence of Rome, Maria Goretti, Patrick, Peter Julian Eymard, Pius X, Richard of Chichester, Thérèse de Lisieux, and Vincenzo Maria Strambi.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1923–1975

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Jubilees, 1887-1983, undated

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: A

Scope and Contents

Includes commemorations of jubilees of Popes Leo XIII, Pius X, Pius XI, and John Paul II, as well as St. Patrick's Church of Seneca Falls, NY, and for the Jubilee Year of 1975.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1887-1983, undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By commemoration

Multiple popes, after 1913, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: B

Scope and Contents

Popes John XXII, Paul VI, Pius IX, Pius X, and Pius XII. One pope is unidentified.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: after 1913, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Multiple saints, 1959, 1969, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IX

Scope and Contents Includes Saints Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Amabilis, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anterus, Anthony of Padua, Aurelius and Timothy, Bartholomew the Apostle, Bernadette Soubirous, Camillus de Lellis, Clare of Assisi, Colette, Emilie, Felix I, Gabriel, Gerard Majella, Gordianus, Ignatius of Loyola, SJ, Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, Jeanne de Lestonnac, Jesus, John, John Berchmans, SJ, Julius, Linus, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Mary, Nicholas, Paul the Apostle, Peter, Philip the Apostle, Pius X,...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1959, 1969, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Papal statements: Pius X

Sub-Series — Box 526: Series VII

Identifier: VII

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Material culture and pamphlets that document the Liturgical Movement and changes in religious life in the American Catholic Church from the early twentieth century through the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's reforms in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains artifacts of many kinds, including badges, bookmarks, candles, chalices, chaplets, crosses, crucifixes, holy water containers, jewelry, key rings, medals, money clips, monstrances, pins, plaques, relics, rosaries,...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Pamphlets

Pope Pius X, approximately 1903-1954, undated

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IX

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.

Content notice

Some relics include fragmentary human remains.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: approximately 1903-1954, undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Pope Pius X, after 1954, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: B

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: after 1954, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Zucchettos, 1865, 1913, approximately 1952, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: C

Scope and Contents

Two purple zucchettos and three white zucchettos. The white zucchettos belonged to Popes Pius IX, Pius X, and Pius XII.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1865, 1913, approximately 1952, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Textiles / Religious dress