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E05480: Leo the Great, writing in Latin in Rome in 451, refers to the translation to Constantinople and burial of the remains of *Flavian (bishop of Constantinople, ob. 449, S02069); account in two letters, to the empress Pulcheria and emperor Marcian.
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posted on 2018-05-21, 00:00 authored by francesLeo the Great, Letter 79 [451]
Addressed to the empress Pulcheria.
Reduxistis, sive quod reliquias sanctae memoriae Flaviani innocentis et catholici sacerdotis ad Ecclesiam cui bene praefuit fecistis cum honore debito revocari. In quibus utique omnibus gloriae vestrae multiplicatur augmentum, dum et sanctos pro suis meritis veneramini, et ab agro Dominico spinas et tribulos vultis auferri.
‘You have procured the restoration with due honour of the remains of that innocent and holy priest, Flavianus, of holy memory, to the church, which he ruled so well. In all which things assuredly your glory is increased manifold, so long as you venerate the saints according to their deserts, and are anxious that the thorns and weeds should be removed from the Lord's field.’
Leo continues by exhorting Pulcheria to act against heresy.
Leo the Great, Letter 83 [451]
Addressed to the emperor Marcian. Again Leo refers to the translation of Flavian's remains to Constantinople. In the same breath, he asks for Marcian’s support and that he act against Eutyches.
Text: Patrologia Latina 54. Translation: Lett Feltoe 1895.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
Addressed to the empress Pulcheria.
Reduxistis, sive quod reliquias sanctae memoriae Flaviani innocentis et catholici sacerdotis ad Ecclesiam cui bene praefuit fecistis cum honore debito revocari. In quibus utique omnibus gloriae vestrae multiplicatur augmentum, dum et sanctos pro suis meritis veneramini, et ab agro Dominico spinas et tribulos vultis auferri.
‘You have procured the restoration with due honour of the remains of that innocent and holy priest, Flavianus, of holy memory, to the church, which he ruled so well. In all which things assuredly your glory is increased manifold, so long as you venerate the saints according to their deserts, and are anxious that the thorns and weeds should be removed from the Lord's field.’
Leo continues by exhorting Pulcheria to act against heresy.
Leo the Great, Letter 83 [451]
Addressed to the emperor Marcian. Again Leo refers to the translation of Flavian's remains to Constantinople. In the same breath, he asks for Marcian’s support and that he act against Eutyches.
Text: Patrologia Latina 54. Translation: Lett Feltoe 1895.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
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Evidence ID
E05480Saint Name
Flavian, Bishop of Constantinople, ob. 449 : S02069Saint Name in Source
FlavianusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - LettersLanguage
- Latin
