Catena Aurea on Matthew 2:3–6: Leo the Great

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CommentLeo the GreatPublic domainMatthew 2:3–6

Herod represents the Devil; who as he then instigated him, so now he unweariedly imitates him. For he is grieved by the calling of the Gentiles, and by the daily ruin of his power.

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: Serm. 36, 2

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