Leo I

Church Unified – Leo I: Who is this “Pope”? I.

Gap in Time – Medieval Period a. Two Cultures Under One Roof i. Latin West

ii. Byzantine

b. Ambrose – Bishop of Milan (374-397) i. Writings

ii. Actions

II.

Before Leo was “Pope”

III.

Defining Pope a. What does it mean? Vs. What does it come to mean?

b. Authority over other patriarchs

IV.

Fighting Heresy a. Vital Activity of the Church

b. Robber Synod

c. Council at Chalcedon

V.

Exercising State Authority a. Meeting with Attila the Hun (451)

b. Meeting with Vandals

VI.

Conclusion