Ecclesiastical History, Book VII

Book VII

• Ecclesiastical History VII.1 — Chapter I.—When the Romans are pressed by the Barbarians, Mavia sends Assistance, and some of the Populace effect a Victory. Gratian commands each to believe as he wishes. Such was the fate of Valens. The barbarians,…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.2 — Chapter II.—Gratian elects Theodosius of Spain to reign with him, Arianism prevails throughout the Eastern Churches except that of Jerusalem. Council of Antioch. The Settlement of the Presidency of the Churches. On…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.3 — Concerning St. Meletius and Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch. Their Oath respecting the Episcopal See. Chapter III.—Concerning St. Meletius and Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch. Their Oath respecting the Episcopal See. In…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.4 — Chapter IV.—Reign of Theodosius the Great; he was initiated into Divine Baptism by Ascholius, Bishop of Thessalonica. The Letters he addressed to those who did not hold the Definition of the Council of Nice. As Gaul…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.5 — Chapter V.—Gregory, the Theologian, receives from Theodosius the Government of the Churches. Expulsion of Demophilus, and of all who deny that the Son is “Consubstantial” with the Father. Soon after the enactment of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.6 — Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of Eunomius. Boldness of St. Amphilochius toward the Emperor. Chapter VI.—Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of Eunomius. Boldness of St. Amphilochius…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.7 — Concerning the Second Holy General Council, and the Place and Cause of its Convention. Abdication of Gregory the Theologian. Chapter VII.—Concerning the Second Holy General Council, and the Place and Cause of its…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.8 — Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace and Education. Chapter VIII.—Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace and Education. A certain man of Tarsus in Cilicia, of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.9 — Decrees of the Second General Council. Maximus, the Cynical Philosopher. After these transactions, Nectarius and the other priests assembled together, and decreed that the faith established by the council of Nicæa…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.10 — Concerning Martyrius of Cilicia. Translation of the Remains of St. Paul the Confessor, and of Meletius, Bishop of Antioch. Chapter X.—Concerning Martyrius of Cilicia. Translation of the Remains of St. Paul the…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.11 — Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath. Chapter XI.—Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath. After the…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.12 — Chapter XII.—Project of Theodosius to unify all the Heresies. The Propositions made by Agelius and Sisinius, the Novatians. At another Synod, the Emperor received those only who represent Consubstantiality; those who…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.13 — Chapter XIII.—Maximus the Tyrant. Concerning the Occurrences between the Empress Justina and St. Ambrose. The Emperor Gratian was killed by Guile. Valentinian and his Mother fled to Theodosius in Thessalonica. As the…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.14 — Chapter XIV.—Birth of Honorius. Theodosius leaves Arcadius at Constantinople, and proceeds to Italy. Succession of the Novatian and other Patriarchs. Audacity of the Arians. Theodosius, after destroying the Tyrant,…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.15 — Chapter XV.—Flavian and Evagrius, Bishops of Antioch. The Events at Alexandria upon the Destruction of the Temple of Dionysus. The Serapeum and the other Idolatrous Temples which were destroyed. Paulinus, bishop of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.16 — Chapter XVI.—In What Manner, and from What Cause, the Functions of the Presbyter, Appointed to Preside over the Imposition of Penance, were abolished. Dissertation on the Mode of Imposing Penance. Nectarius, about…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.17 — Chapter XVII.—Banishment of Eunomius by Theodosius the Great. Theophronius, his Successor; of Eutychus, and of Dorotheus, and their Heresies; of those called Psathyrians; Division of the Arians into Different…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.18 — Chapter XVIII.—Another Heresy, that of the Sabbatians, is originated by the Novatians. Their Synod in Sangarus. Account in Greater Detail of the Easter Festival. A division arose during the same reign among the…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.19 — A List Worthy of Study, Given by the Historian, of Customs among Different Nations and Churches. Chapter XIX.—A List Worthy of Study, Given by the Historian, of Customs among Different Nations and Churches. We have…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.20 — Extension of our Doctrines, and Complete Demolition of Idolatrous Temples. Inundation of the Nile. Chapter XX.—Extension of our Doctrines, and Complete Demolition of Idolatrous Temples. Inundation of the Nile. While…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.21 — Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it. Chapter XXI.—Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it. About this time the head of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.22 — Death of Valentinian the Younger, Emperor in Rome, through Strangling. The Tyrant Eugenius. Prophecy of John, the Monk of Thebaïs. Chapter XXII.—Death of Valentinian the Younger, Emperor in Rome, through Strangling.…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.23 — Exaction of Tribute in Antioch, and Demolition of the Statues of the Emperor. Embassy headed by Flavian the Chief Priest. Chapter XXIII.—Exaction of Tribute in Antioch, and Demolition of the Statues of the Emperor.…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.24 — Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius. When he had completed his preparations for war, Theodosius declared his younger son Honorius emperor, and leaving him to reign at Constantinople conjointly with…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.25 — Chapter XXV.—Intrepid Bearing of St. Ambrose in the Presence of the Emperor Theodosius. Massacre at Thessalonica. Narrative of the other Righteous Deeds of this Saint. After the death of Eugenius, the emperor went to…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.26 — St. Donatus, Bishop of Eurœa, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia. There were at this period many other bishops in various parts of the empire highly celebrated for their sanctity and high qualifications, of whom…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.27 — St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, and a Particular Account of his Acts. Epiphanius was at this period at the head of the metropolitan church of Cyprus. He was celebrated, not only for the virtues he manifested and…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.28 — Acacius, Bishop of Berœa, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue. Chapter XXVIII.—Acacius, Bishop of Berœa, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue. The following details are also…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VII.29 — Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great. Chapter XXIX.—Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the…vatican.va