Pope Leo I - Wikipedia
Pope Leo I (c. 400 – 10 November 461), also known as Leo the Great, [1] was Bishop of Rome [2] from 29 September 440 until his death. He is the first of the three Popes listed in the Annuario Pontificio with the title "the Great", [ 3 ] alongside Popes Gregory I and Nicholas I .
Leo the Great - OrthodoxWiki
Feb 18, 2016 · Our father among the saints, Pope Leo I, or Saint Leo the Great, was an aristocrat who was Pope of Rome from 440 to 461. He is the first widely known pope, and even sometimes assigned the title "first pope."
Saint Leo the Great, Pope of Rome - Orthodox Church in America
Feb 18, 2024 · Saint Leo I the Great, Pope of Rome (440-461), received a fine and diverse education, which opened for him the possibility of an excellent worldly career. He yearned for the spiritual life, however, and so he chose the path of becoming an archdeacon under holy Pope Sixtus III (432-440), after whose death Saint Leo was chosen as Bishop of Rome ...
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St. Leo the Great: The Pope Who Defended the Faith and Saved …
Nov 9, 2024 · St. Leo I, known as St. Leo the Great, was one of the most influential Popes in the early Church. Born in Rome in 400 AD, he served as a guiding light for Christian doctrine and courageously defended Rome from invasions, leaving an indelible mark on Church history.
St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
5 days ago · Leo’s pontificate was marked by a number of firsts: He was the first Pope named Leo, and the first Pope to be remembered as “the Great” (later, Gregory I and Nicholas I would also be accorded the honour). Leo is also the first Pope whose sermons have come down to us.
Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome - Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
In 440, Leo was unanimously elected bishop of Rome, despite his being absent from Rome on a mission to make peace between two generals whose differences threatened the safety of Gaul from Germanic invasions.
Pope St. Leo the Great - EWTN Global Catholic Television Network
2 days ago · Nov. 10 is the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical memorial of the fifth-century Pope Saint Leo I, known as “St. Leo the Great,” whose involvement in the fourth ecumenical council helped prevent the spread of error on Christ’s divine and human natures.
St. Leo the Great: the pope who clarified the humanity and …
Jan 5, 2025 · Pope Leo I, who was the first pope to be remembered posthumously as “the great,” began his papacy in 440 and served until his death in 461. During his pontificate, he worked to clarify doctrines related to Christ’s human and divine natures.