Letter V, Libellus from the Alexandrian Apocrisiarii to the Roman Legation
To the most glorious and most excellent patrician Festus, and to the venerable bishops Cresconius and Germanus, sent from the city of Rome together with his power in legation to the most clement and Christ-loving Emperor Anastasius — Dioscorus presbyter of the venerable church of Alexandria, and Chaeremon lector, serving as the apocrisiarii of the […]
Letter III, from Pope Anastasius II to Laurentius, Bishop of Lychnidos
Anastasius, bishop, to Laurentius of Lychnidos. Chapter I: The Eastern Reception of Felix III’s Letter on Acacius; The Roman Custom of Sending the Formula of Faith 1. In the lengthy letter of your charity you have filled Us with great joy in the part where you say that, when the letter of Our predecessor concerning […]
Letter I, from Pope Anastasius II to the Emperor Anastasius I
Bishop Anastasius to the Most Glorious and Most Clement Son Anastasius Augustus. Exordium: The See of the Most Blessed Peter Holds in the Universal Church the Primacy Assigned to It by the Lord God At the beginning of my pontificate I bear, as my first announcement, the peace offered to the peoples. I therefore come […]
Letter CLXXIII, from Pope Leo to Certain Bishops of Egypt
Leo, bishop, to Theophilus, John, Athanasius, Abraham, Daniel, Paphnutius, Musaeus, Panulvius, and Peter, bishops of Egypt. Chapter I: Leo Rejoices With the Egyptian Bishops Over the Expulsion of Aelurus and the Election of a Worthy Successor From the letters of your brotherhood, which our sons Daniel the presbyter and Timotheus the deacon delivered, I rejoice […]
Letter CLXXII, from Pope Leo to the Presbyters and Deacons of the Alexandrian Church
Leo, bishop, to the presbyters and deacons of the Alexandrian Church, his most dear sons in the Lord, greeting. Chapter I: Leo Rejoices in the Love Between the New Bishop and His Clergy, and Urges Unity I rejoice and exult in the Lord over the most devout spirit among you — for as your writings […]
Letter CLXXI, from Pope Leo to Timothy, Catholic Bishop of Alexandria
Leo, bishop, to Timothy, Catholic bishop of the Church of Alexandria. Chapter I: Leo Congratulates Timothy on His Election and Urges Him to Reconcile the Strayed With Gentleness It is clearly apparent under the splendor of the apostolic sentence that for those who love God, all things cooperate toward the good (Rom. 8:28); and by […]
Letter CLXX, from Pope Leo to Gennadius, Bishop of Constantinople
Leo, bishop, to Gennadius, bishop of Constantinople. Chapter I: Leo Complains of Aelurus’s Presence at Constantinople and Directs That He Be Denied All Contact From the letters of your charity, and from the account of our brother co-bishops Domitianus and Germinianus, I have learned that Timothy — after being expelled from the city of the […]
Letter CLXIX, from Pope Leo to Emperor Leo
Leo, bishop, to Leo, Augustus. Chapter I: Leo Rejoices Over the Expulsion of Aelurus and Urges That a Worthy Catholic Bishop Be Elected Without Delay If we wished to pursue the honor of your glory’s proposal in the defense of the faith with praise as great as the magnitude of the events themselves demands, we […]
Letter CLXV, from Pope Leo to Emperor Leo
Leo, bishop, to Leo, Augustus. Chapter I: Leo Fulfills His Promise of a Fuller Exposition of the Faith, That the Ember of Meditation May Flame Into Light I recall promising you, venerable emperor, in the matter of the faith about which I know your piety to be devoutly concerned, that a fuller account of my […]
Letter CLXIV, from Pope Leo to Emperor Leo
Leo, bishop, to Leo, Augustus. Chapter I: Leo Sends His Legates to Petition for the Church’s Liberty and Insists That the Chalcedonian Definition Not Be Reopened Rejoicing that it has been made clear by many plain proofs how deeply you care for the welfare of the universal Church, I have complied, as soon as I […]
Letter CLXIII, from Pope Leo to Anatolius, Bishop of Constantinople
Leo, bishop, to Anatolius, bishop. Chapter I: Leo Rebukes Anatolius for His Displeasure, Exposes Atticus’s Evasion, and Prescribes the Exact Terms of Valid Recantation Having read the letter you sent through our son Patritius the deacon, I can see that you are displeased with the diligence of my solicitude, which, as countless experiences of your […]
Letter CLXII, from Pope Leo to Emperor Leo
Leo, bishop, to Leo, Augustus. Chapter I: Leo Rejoices in the Emperor’s Faith and Urges That the Chalcedonian Definition, Confirmed from the Rock on Which the City of God Is Built, Never Be Reopened My heart rejoices greatly in the Lord, and I have ample reason for gratitude, knowing that the most excellent faith of […]
Letter CLXI, from Pope Leo to the Presbyters, Deacons, and Clergy of the Church of Constantinople
Leo to the presbyters, deacons, and clergy of the Church of Constantinople. Chapter I: Leo Praises the Clergy’s Steadfastness and Urges Them to Remain United and Free from All Heretical Company I am greatly delighted by the steadfastness of your faith, made known to me, in which I glory in the Lord; and I understand […]
Letter CLX, from Pope Leo to the Catholic Bishops and Clergy of Egypt Residing at Constantinople
Leo to his most dear brothers Nestorius, Athanasius, Paul, Peter, Theonas, Isaiah, Apollonius, Arpocras, Isidore, Isaac, Apollonius, Maximus, Marion, Poemenius, and Helpidius — bishops and Catholic clergy from Egypt residing at Constantinople. Chapter I: Leo Consoles the Exiled Clergy and Urges Patient Endurance, With Confidence in God’s Help and the Emperor’s Support The tribulation which […]
Letter CLVIII, from Pope Leo to the Catholic Bishops of Egypt Residing at Constantinople
Leo to the Catholic bishops of Egypt residing at Constantinople. Chapter I: Leo Grieves Over the Alexandrian Atrocities and Reports His Intercession Before the Emperor on Their Behalf The evidence of the crimes committed at Alexandria long ago has grieved me, and so wounded my heart by the enormity of the deed itself that I […]
Letter CLVII, from Pope Leo to Anatolius, Bishop of Constantinople
Leo to Anatolius, bishop of Constantinople. Chapter I: Leo Urges Anatolius to Press the Emperor Without Ceasing for the Liberation of the Alexandrian Church Having again received the letters of your charity, I have learned with great sorrow all the things that have been done most insanely at Alexandria — though indeed no pages of […]
Letter CLVI, from Pope Leo to Emperor Leo
Leo, bishop, to Leo, Augustus. Chapter I: No Reopening of the Faith After Chalcedon — To Do So Would Be to Overthrow What the Universal Church Has Received I have received with reverence the letters of your clemency, full of the strength of faith and the light of truth — and I would wish, in […]
Letter CLV, from Pope Leo to Anatolius, Bishop of Constantinople
Leo to Anatolius, bishop. Chapter I: Leo Commends Anatolius’s Diligence and Urges Continued Vigilance, Having Again Addressed the Emperor on the Church’s Behalf We approve the diligence of the necessary solicitude which your brotherhood employs in directing letters to us, and from the pages received through our son Olympius we perceive that a priestly care […]
Letter CLIV, from Pope Leo to the Catholic Bishops from Egypt Residing at Constantinople
Leo to the Catholic bishops from Egypt residing at Constantinople. Chapter I: Leo Consoles the Egyptian Bishops and Gives Thanks for the Emperor’s Charity Toward Them Although I share wholeheartedly in the labors of your charity which you have undertaken in observance of the Catholic Faith, and receive what has been inflicted upon you by […]
Letter CLI, from Pope Leo to Anatolius, Bishop of Constantinople
Leo, bishop, to Anatolius, bishop. Chapter I: Leo Acknowledges Anatolius’s Steadfastness and Commends His Diligence in Keeping Rome Informed We acknowledge with gratitude the faith and steadfastness of your charity, by which you have withstood the snares of the heretics; and therefore we exhort you with all the greater confidence to stand firm also in […]
