Ecclesiastical History, Book I

Book I

• Ecclesiastical History I.1 — The of salaminius hermias sozomenus. Book I. Chapter I.—The Preface of the Book, in which he investigates the History of the Jewish Nation; Mention of those who began such a Work; how and from what Sources he…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.2 — Chapter II.—Of the Bishops of the Large Towns in the Reign of Constantine; and how, from fear of Licinius, Christianity was professed cautiously in the East as far as Libya, while in the West, through the Favor of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.3 — Chapter III.—By the Vision of the Cross, and by the Appearance of Christ, Constantine is led to embrace Christianity.—He receives Religious Instruction from our Brethren. We have been informed that Constantine was…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.4 — Chapter IV.—Constantine commands the Sign of the Cross to be carried before him in Battle; an Extraordinary Narrative about the Bearers of the Sign of the Cross. The emperor, amazed at the prophecies concerning…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.5 — Refutation of the Assertion that Constantine became a Christian in consequence of the Murder of his son Crispus. Chapter V.—Refutation of the Assertion that Constantine became a Christian in consequence of the Murder…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.6 — The Father of Constantine allows the Name of Christ to be Extended; Constantine the Great prepared it to Penetrate Everywhere. Chapter VI.—The Father of Constantine allows the Name of Christ to be Extended;…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.7 — Chapter VII.—Concerning the Dispute between Constantine and Licinius his Brother-In-Law about the Christians, and how Licinius was conquered by Force and put to Death. After this reverse, Licinius, who had previously…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.8 — Chapter VIII.—List of the Benefits which Constantine conferred in the Freedom of the Christians and Building of Churches; and other Deeds for the Public Welfare. As soon as the sole government of the Roman empire was…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.9 — Constantine enacts a Law in favor of Celibates and of the Clergy. There was an ancient Roman law, by which those who were unmarried at the age of twenty-five were not admitted to the same privileges as the married;…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.10 — Concerning the Great Confessors who survived. Since the persecution had recently ceased, many excellent Christians, and many of the confessors who had survived, adorned the churches: among these were Hosius, bishop…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.11 — Account of St. Spyridon: His Modesty and Steadfastness. Spyridon, bishop of Trimythun in Cyprus, flourished at this period. To show his virtues, I think the fame which still prevails about him suffices. The wonderful…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.12 — On the Organization of the Monks: its Origin and Founders. Those who at this period had embraced monasticism were not the least in manifesting the church as most illustrious, and evidencing the truth of their…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.13 — About Antony the Great and St. Paul the Simple. Whether the Egyptians or others are to be regarded as the founders of this philosophy, it is universally admitted that Antony, the great monk, developed this course of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.14 — Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus. It was about this period that Ammon, the Egyptian, embraced philosophy. It is said that he was compelled to marry by his family, but that his wife never knew him…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.15 — The Arian Heresy, its Origin, its Progress, and the Contention which it occasioned among the Bishops. Chapter XV.—The Arian Heresy, its Origin, its Progress, and the Contention which it occasioned among the Bishops.…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.16 — Chapter XVI.—Constantine, having heard of the Strife of the Bishops, and the Difference of Opinion concerning the Passover, is greatly troubled and sends Hosius, a Spaniard, Bishop of Cordova, to Alexandria, to…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.17 — Of the Council convened at Nicæa on Account of Arius. When it was found that the event did not answer the expectations of the emperor, but that on the contrary, the contention was too great for reconciliation, so…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.18 — Two Philosophers are converted to the Faith by the Simplicity of Two Old Men with whom they hold a Disputation. Chapter XVIII.—Two Philosophers are converted to the Faith by the Simplicity of Two Old Men with whom…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.19 — When the Council was assembled, the Emperor delivered a Public Address. The bishops held long consultations; and after summoning Arius before them, they made an accurate test of his propositions; they were intently…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.20 — After having given Audience to both Parties, the Emperor condemned the Followers of Arius and banished them. Chapter XX.—After having given Audience to both Parties, the Emperor condemned the Followers of Arius and…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.21 — Chapter XXI.—What the Council determined about Arius; the Condemnation of his Followers; his Writings are to be burnt; certain of the High Priests differ from the Council; the Settlement of the Passover. It ought to…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.22 — Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians, is summoned by the Emperor to be present at the First Council. Chapter XXII.—Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians, is summoned by the Emperor to be present at the First Council. It is…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.23 — Chapter XXIII.—Canons appointed by the Council; Paphnutius, a certain Confessor, restrains the Council from forming a Canon enjoining Celibacy to all who were about to be honored with the Priesthood. Zealous of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.24 — Concerning Melitius; the Excellent Directions made by the Holy Council in his Complications. Chapter XXIV.—Concerning Melitius; the Excellent Directions made by the Holy Council in his Complications. After an…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History I.25 — Chapter XXV.—The Emperor prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after inviting its Members to Constantinople, and honoring them with Gifts, he exhorted all to be of One Mind, and forwarded to Alexandria and every…vatican.va