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Pope Saint Leo II

Pope Saint Leo II, also known as Pope Leo II, was born in Sicily and became the Pope of the Catholic Church in 682.

Feast Day July 3Died June 28, 683

Biography

Pope Saint Leo II, also known as Pope Leo II, was born in Sicily and became the Pope of the Catholic Church in 682. He was known for his eloquent preaching and his deep interest in music. Pope Leo II is especially noted for his immense charity towards the poor, firmly advocating for help and support for the less fortunate. During his papacy, Pope Leo II played a crucial role in the affirmation of orthodox Catholic beliefs and the condemnation of certain heresies. He confirmed the Sixth Council of Constantinople in 681, which strongly condemned Monothelitism – a heretical belief that denied the existence of Christ's human will, instead positing that he only had a divine will. Pope Leo II upheld the council's decisions and also censured Pope Honorius I for not explicitly denouncing Monothelitism.

Pope Saint Leo II
Pope Saint Leo II
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