AD 440–461
Leo I, the Great
He articulated the doctrine that the bishop of Rome acts as heir to Peter's commission.
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- Years served
- AD 440–461
- Biography
- Leo governed Rome as the western empire disintegrated, wrote the Tome adopted at Chalcedon, and negotiated with Attila in 452.
- Historical context
- Civil authority in Italy was collapsing and bishops filled the vacuum.
- Major events
- Tome to Flavian (449) and the Council of Chalcedon (451)
- Embassy to Attila the Hun (452)
- Major writings
- Letters and sermons; the Tome
- Historical significance
- He articulated the doctrine that the bishop of Rome acts as heir to Peter's commission.
Sources and References
- Leo I, Letter 28newadvent.org