Ecclesiastical History, Book VIII

Book VIII

• Ecclesiastical History VIII.1 — Chapter I.—Successors of Theodosius the Great. Rufinus, the Prætorian Prefect, is Slain. The Chief Priests of the Principal Cities. Differences among the Heretics. Account of Sisinius, Bishop of the Novatians. Such…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.2 — Chapter II.—Education, Training, Conduct, and Wisdom of the Great John Chrysostom; his Promotion to the See; Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, becomes his Confirmed Opponent. Nectarius died about this period, and…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.3 — Chapter III.—Rapid Promotion of John to the Bishopric, and more Vehement Grappling with its Affairs. He re-establishes Discipline in the Churches everywhere. By sending an Embassy to Rome, he abolished the Hostility…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.4 — Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated. A barbarian, named Gaïnas, who had taken refuge among the Romans, and who had risen from the lowest ranks of the army to military command,…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.5 — Chapter V.—John swayed the People by his Teachings. Concerning the Woman, a Follower of Macedonius, on account of whom the Bread was turned into a Stone. John governed the church of Constantinople with exemplary…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.6 — Proceedings of John in Asia and Phrygia. Heraclides, Bishop of Ephesus, and Gerontius, Bishop of Nicomedia. Chapter VI.—Proceedings of John in Asia and Phrygia. Heraclides, Bishop of Ephesus, and Gerontius, Bishop of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.7 — Chapter VII.—Concerning Eutropius, Chief of the Eunuchs, and the Law enacted by him. On being turned from the Church, he was put to Death. Murmurs against John. Eutropius was originally the chief of the eunuchs, and…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.8 — Chapter VIII.—Antiphonal Hymns against the Arians introduced by John. The Interests of the Orthodox are much augmented by the Teachings of John, while the Wealthy are More and More Enraged. The Arians, having been…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.9 — Chapter IX.—Serapion, the Archdeacon, and St. Olympias. Some of the Celebrated Men insolently bear down upon John, traducing him as Impracticable and Passionate. The enmity of the clergy against John was greatly…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.10 — Chapter X.—Severian, Bishop of Gabales, and Antiochus, Bishop of Ptolemaïs. Dispute between Serapion and Severian. Reconciliation between them effected by the Empress. John likewise incurred the enmity of the…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.11 — Question agitated in Egypt, as to whether God has a Corporeal Form. Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, and the Books of Origen. Chapter XI.—Question agitated in Egypt, as to whether God has a Corporeal Form.…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.12 — Chapter XII.—About the Four Brothers, called “The Long,” who were Ascetics, and of whom Theophilus was an Enemy; about Isidore and the Events which came about through these Four. The controversy would most likely…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.13 — These Four repair to John on account of his Interest; for this Reason, Theophilus was enraged, and prepares himself to fight against John. Chapter XIII.—These Four repair to John on account of his Interest; for this…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.14 — Perversity of Theophilus. St. Epiphanius: his Residence at Constantinople and Preparation to excite the People against John. Chapter XIV.—Perversity of Theophilus. St. Epiphanius: his Residence at Constantinople and…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.15 — Chapter XV.—The Son of the Empress and St. Epiphanius. Conference between the “Long Brothers” and Epiphanius, and his Re-Embarkation for Cyprus. Epiphanius and John. About this time, the son of the empress was…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.16 — The Dispute between the Empress and John. Arrival of Theophilus from Egypt. Cyrinus, Bishop of Chalcedon. Chapter XVI.—The Dispute between the Empress and John. Arrival of Theophilus from Egypt. Cyrinus, Bishop of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.17 — Council held by Theophilus and the Accusers of John in Rufinianæ. John is summoned to attend, and not being present, was deposed by Them. Chapter XVII.—Council held by Theophilus and the Accusers of John in…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.18 — Sedition of the People against Theophilus; and they traduced their Rulers. John was recalled, and again came to the See. Chapter XVIII.—Sedition of the People against Theophilus; and they traduced their Rulers. John…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.19 — Chapter XIX.—Obstinancy of Theophilus. Enmity between the Egyptians and the Citizens of Constantinople. Flight of Theophilus. Nilammon the Ascetic. The Synod concerning John. Although Theophilus would fain have…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.20 — The Statue of the Empress; what happened there; the Teaching of John; Convocation of another Synod against John; his Deposition. Chapter XX.—The Statue of the Empress; what happened there; the Teaching of John;…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.21 — Calamities suffered by the People after the Expulsion of John. The Plots against him of Assassination. Chapter XXI.—Calamities suffered by the People after the Expulsion of John. The Plots against him of…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.22 — Chapter XXII.—Unlawful Expulsion of John from his Bishopric. The Trouble which followed. Conflagration of the Church by Fire from Heaven. Exile of John to Cucusus. From this period the most zealous of the people…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.23 — Arsacius elected to succeed John. The Evils wrought against the Followers of John. St. Nicarete. Chapter XXIII.—Arsacius elected to succeed John. The Evils wrought against the Followers of John. St. Nicarete.…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.24 — Chapter XXIV.—Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the Presbyter Tigrius, are persecuted on account of their Attachment to John. The Patriarchs. Eutropius, a reader, was required to name the persons…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.25 — Since these Ills existed in the Church, Secular Affairs also fell into Disorder. The Affairs of Stilicho, the General of Honorius. Chapter XXV.—Since these Ills existed in the Church, Secular Affairs also fell into…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.26 — Chapter XXVI.—Two Epistles from Innocent, the Pope of Rome, of which one was addressed to John Chrysostom, and the other to the Clergy of Constantinople concerning John. Innocent, bishop of Rome, was extremely…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.27 — Chapter XXVII.—The Terrible Events which resulted from the Treatment of John. Death of the Empress Eudoxia. Death of Arsacius. And further concerning Atticus, the Patriarch, his Birthplace, and Character. Such were…vatican.va
• Ecclesiastical History VIII.28 — Chapter XXVIII.—Effort of Innocent, Bishop of Rome, to recall John through a Council. Concerning those who were sent by him to make Trial of the Matter. The Death of John Chrysostom. Innocent, bishop of Rome, was…vatican.va