Zachodni kamień węgielny pod chalcedoński drogowskaz kierujący ku tajemnicy Boga i człowieka

Abstract

Contribution of the Western Church Christology summarized in Leo the Great’s thought turned out to be crucial in formulating the Chalcedonian dogma. The pope’s thought was formed also as a reaction to reflection of schools in Alexandra and Antioch. The article mentions the relation between the pope’s Christology and soteriology. It stresses the role of Christ’s humanity in salvation of a man. One may say that owing to Leo’s “dyophysitic” Christology the Council Fathers affirmed the humanity of Christ. From that perspective the Chalcedon Council is not only a guidepost on the way leading to the mystery of Jesus Christ, but it also secondarily indicates the mystery of a man.