SAINT LEO THE GREAT
Saint Leo the Great, Pope By Edward Matulanya Here are Overview, history, early life, legacy and faith contribution of Saint Leo the Great. Overview of Saint Leo the Great St. Leo the Great was a 5th-century pope recognized for his exceptional leadership during a time of theological disputes and political instability in the late Roman Empire. He is one of only two popes to receive the honorary title “the Great” (Kelly, 1986). History of Saint Leo the Great Saint Leo the Great Born 400 A.D., Tuscany, Italy. He died November 10, 461 A.D., Rome. His Legacy is a Pope, Confessor, Doctor of the Church, The Great. His Feast Day is on November 10. Early Life of Saint Leo the Great Little is known of his childhood, but Leo was likely born in Tuscany around 400 A.D. He served the Roman Church as a deacon and was well-known for his diplomacy and theological clarity (Duffy, 2006). Election as Pope of Saint Leo the Great Leo was consecrated Pope in 440 A.D., succeeding Pope Sixtus III. His pap...