Michele Lega


Michele Lega
Prefect of the Congregation of Sacramental Discipline
Cardinal Lega pictured in 1922.
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Appointed20 March 1920
Term ended16 December 1935
PredecessorFilippo Giustini
SuccessorDomenico Jorio
Other post(s)
Previous post(s)
Orders
Ordination13 September 1883
Consecration11 July 1926
by Pope Pius XI
Created cardinal25 May 1914
by Pope Pius X
RankCardinal-Deacon (1914–24)
Cardinal-Priest (1924–26)
Cardinal-Bishop (1926–35)
Personal details
Born
Michele Lega

1 January 1860
Died16 December 1935(1935-12-16) (aged 75)
Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Alma materPontifical Roman Athenaeum Saint Apollinare
MottoUt unum sint
Styles of
Michele Lega
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
SeeFrascati (suburbicarian see)

Michele Lega S.T.D. J.U.D. (1 January 1860 – 16 December 1935)[1] was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Prefect of the Congregation for the Discipline of Sacraments.