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Pope Leo II

c. 611 – 683 · b. Sicily · Bishop of Rome
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Pope (682-683) who confirmed the decrees of the Third Council of Constantinople, ratifying the condemnation of Monothelitism (and of his predecessor Honorius for negligence).

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Common questions

Who was Pope Leo II?
Pope Leo II (611–683) — Pope (682-683) who confirmed the decrees of the Third Council of Constantinople, ratifying the condemnation of Monothelitism (and of his predecessor Honorius for negligence).
Who did Pope Leo II correspond with?
Constantine IV.
Who did Pope Leo II succeed as bishop of Rome?
Pope Agatho.

Sources for biography

  • Liber Pontificalis 82 primary
  • Leo II, Epistula ad Constantinum imperatorem primary

documented connections(2)

  • succeeded in see Pope Agatho
    Leo II succeeded Agatho as Bishop of Rome in 682.
    Liber Pontificalis 82
  • corresponded Constantine IV
    Leo II ratified the acts of the Third Council of Constantinople in correspondence with Constantine IV.
    Leo II, Epistula ad Constantinum imperatorem

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