The Eastern Empire finds itself in political and religious turmoil after the death of Emperor Theodosius II and Pope Leo I of Rome takes the opportunity to assert himself and obtain the universal acceptance of his Tome.

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Image of Emperor Marcian

Map of the Roman Empire in 450 AD

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#454 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Turning Tides