St. Leo Ithe Great
Holy Hierarch· Gold: Colour of the kings
“...received a fine and diverse education, which opened for him the possibility of an excellent worldly career. He yearned for the spiritual life...”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Birth
4th century
Roman Empire
Death
10 Nov (23 Nov) 461
Rome, Roman Empire
Life path
- Pope
- Author
- Theologian
Undertakings & Callings
- Defending the faith
- Teaching the faith
- 4th Ecumenical Council
Eras
- Eutychian heresy
- Nestorian heresy
- Monophysite heresy