Pope Leo the Great was pope from 440 to 461 and during his reign in 445 he persuaded Emperor Valentinian to recognize the primacy of the Bishop of Rome. The doctrine of the Incarnation was formed by him in a letter to the Patriarch of Constantinople and this same letter also confirmed the expression of the Catholic faith concerning the person of Christ.
He encountered Attila the Hun at the gates of Rome and Saint Leo persuaded him to turn back. Vandals occupied Rome and Saint Leo persuaded the invaders from not harming the residents or pillaging the city. He wrote many letters and writings that have great historical value.
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