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c. 390-461. Pope from 440 who helped to
establish the Christian liturgy. Leo summoned
the Chalcedon Council where his Dogmatical
Letter was accepted as the voice of St Peter.
Acting as ambassador for the emperor
Valentinian III (425-455), Leo saved Rome
from devastation by the Huns by buying off
their king, Attila.