Exemplary's Letter To The Apostles

Leo 1. wrote a letter explaining how Bishop Hilary is disturbing the peace of the church with his insubordinations. He begins the letter by explaining that Jesus Christ had hope for the Christian religion to be spread throughout the world by his Apostles. The apostles included Simon (Peter), Andrew (Peter's brother), James, John, Philip, Thomas, Matthew, Thaddeus, Simon, James, Judas, and Bartholomew which are Jesus twelve disciples. To ensure that the gospel would be spread Jesus put his most blessed apostle Peter in charge. Peter originally named SImon was one of the first disciples called by Jesus. Jesus was the one who changed Peter’s name to “Peter” meaning “rock”. Peter was the first one to preach on the day of Pentecost after the upbringing of the Holy Spirit and he was the first one to declare Christ to a Gentile. He was one of the courageous apostles of all. Peter voluntarily suffered maltreatment, captivity, and beatings for Jesus Christ. Bishop Hilary wanted to pursue his own desires. Hilary believed that he didn’t have to abide by the laws the Lord prescribed because he felt like they didn’t apply to him. Leo’s many accusations of Bishop Hilary narrows down to Leo saying Hilary is doing things for attention
Wrote the text approximately around 440-461; which is the time frame of his position as pope. Being that Leo was pope and leading advocate of the papacy this affects the text because Bishop Hilary was going against some of the papacy rules. Leo made claims in the letter that Hilary did things not for approval of Christ but for himself. Hilary believed in independence and freedom. Additional things could have influenced Leo when writing this text.The letter was written at an approximate time of war. During the time the Huns and Vandals were trying to attack Rome. Therefore the letter could have been to inform catholic followers capturing their attention; reminding them to maintain their earthly duties and purpose as a catholic