Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Leo V Pope, was born at Priapi, near Ardea (according to some at Arezzo). He entered the order of Benedictines, became cardinal, and was finally elected to the papal chair Oct. 28. 903. A few days afterwards, Christopher, cardinal priest of St. Lorenzo, in Damaso, and chaplain of Leo, instigated an insurrection at Rome, and … Continue reading “Leo V”

Leo The Thracian (also the Great), or FLAVIUS LEO I, emperor of Constantinople, was born in Thrace of obscure parents, entered the military service, and rose to high rank. At the death of the emperor Marcian in A.D. 457, he commanded a body of troops near Selymbria, and was proclaimed emperor by the soldiers, at … Continue reading “Leo The Thracian”

Leo The Philosopher (Sapieas or Philosophets), a surname of FLAVIUS LEO VI, emperor of Constantinople, noted as the publisher of the Basilica, was born A. D. 865, and succeeded his father, Basil I, the Macedonial, on March 1, 886. His reign presents an uninterrupted series of wars and conspiracies. In 887 and 888 the Arabs … Continue reading “Leo The Philosopher”

Leo The Magentian (, or ), a commentator on Aristotle, flourished during the first half of the 14th century. His first name, Leo, is frequently omitted in the MSS. of his works. He was a monk, and afterwards archbishop of Mytilene. He wrote , Commentarius in Aristotelis De Interpretatione Librum (published by Aldus, Venice, 1503, … Continue reading “Leo The Magentian”

Leo The Isaurian is the name which is commonly given in history to LEO III or FLAVIUS LEO ISAURUS, emperor of Constantinople from the year 718 to 741, a man remarkable on many accounts, but who, from his connection with the great contest about image-worship in the Christian Church, became one of the most prominent … Continue reading “Leo The Isaurian”

Leo the Great, Pope Saint (Latin: leo, lion) Doctor of the Church . Reigned from 440 to 461; died in Rome. A deacon , he was sent to Gaul as mediator by Emperor Valentinian III. Elected when the Western Empire was disintegrating and heresy rife, his chief aim was to sustain church unity. To gain … Continue reading “Leo the Great, Pope Saint”

Leo The Great SEE LEO THE THRACIAN (emperor) and SEE LEO I (pope). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Leo Stypiuta or STYPPA, or STYPA (), patriarch of Constantinople in the 12th century (A.D. 1134 to 1143), flourished until about the time of the accession of the Byzantine emperor Manuel Comnenus. A decree of Leo Stypiota on the lawfulness of certain marriages is given in the Jus Orientale of Bonefidus ( , Sanction. Pontific. … Continue reading “Leo Stypiuta or STYPPA, or STYPA”

Leo, Saint Martyrs , died Ceuta, Morocco, 1227 . Daniel was the Franciscan provincial of Calabria. He went to preach the Gospel to the infidels of Morocco, accompanied by the monks Agnellus, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, and Nicholas. At Ceuta they were imprisoned for propagating the Faith, and beheaded. Canonized , 1516 . Feast , … Continue reading “Leo, Saint”

Leo, Rudolf a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born May 6, 1806, at Rudolstadt. He studied at Jena and Gottingen, was tutor of prince Guinther of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt from 1829 to 1839, and professor at the gymnasium of his native place from 1839 to 1844. In the latter year he was appointed second deacon, in 1851 … Continue reading “Leo, Rudolf”