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Leontius of Byzantium

c. 485 – c. 543
monktheologian

Greek monk and Chalcedonian theologian active in Constantinople. Developed the Christological concept of enhypostasis. Works include Contra Nestorianos et Eutychianos.

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Who was Leontius of Byzantium?
Leontius of Byzantium (485–543) — Greek monk and Chalcedonian theologian active in Constantinople. Developed the Christological concept of enhypostasis. Works include Contra Nestorianos et Eutychianos.
Who did Leontius of Byzantium oppose?
Severus of Antioch.

Sources for biography

  • Leontius of Byzantium, Contra Nestorianos et Eutychianos primary

documented connections(1)

  • opposed (incoming) Severus of Antioch
    Severus' miaphysite Christology was the principal target of Chalcedonian neo-Chalcedonian theologians like Leontius.
    Leontius of Byzantium, Contra Nestorianos et Eutychianos · Severus, Liber contra impium Grammaticum

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