Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series • VOLUME 2
Socrates and Sozomen — Ecclesiastical Histories
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[1547] Soc. v. 19; yet Soz.'s account and setting is different.
[1547] Soc. v. 19; yet Soz.'s account and setting is different. [1548] The Western Church preserved the earlier discipline. [1549] Cod. Theod. xvi. 2. 27. [1550] 1 Tim. v. 9. Cf. change in Justinian, Novell. 123. 13. Chapter XVII.--Banishment of Eunomius by Theodosius the Great. Theophronius, his Successor; of Eutychus, and …
1,134 wordsSECTION 242Chapter XVIII.--Another Heresy, that of the Sabbatians, is originated by the Novatians. Their Synod in Sangarus. Account in Greater Detail of the Easter Festival.
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 Novatians [1554] concerning the celebration of the festival of Easter, and from this dispute originated another, call…
1,215 wordsSECTION 243Chapter XIX.--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 now described the various usages that prevailed in the celebration of the Passover. [1557] It appears to me that Victor, bishop of Rome, and Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, came to a very wise decision on the contr…
938 wordsSECTION 244Chapter XX.--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 the heretics were disrupted among themselves, the Catholic Church increased more and more by many accessions from the heterodox, on account of the dissensions among them and especially from multitudes of pagans.…
1,076 wordsSECTION 245Chapter XXII.--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. The Tyrant Eugenius. Prophecy of John, the Monk of Thebaïs. While Theodosius was thus occupied in the wise and peaceful government of his subjects in the East, and in the service of God, intelligence was brought that Valentinian had been stran…
1,001 wordsSECTION 246Chapter XXIV.--Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius.
Chapter XXIV.--Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius. When he had completed his preparations for war, [1565] Theodosius declared his younger son Honorius emperor, and leaving him to reign at Constantinople conjointly with Arcadius, who had previously been appointed emperor, he departed from the East to the West at the…
1,598 wordsSECTION 247Chapter XXVI.--St. Donatus, Bishop of Euroea, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia.
Chapter XXVI.--St. Donatus, Bishop of Euroea, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia. There were at this period many other bishops [1568] in various parts of the empire highly celebrated for their sanctity and high qualifications, of whom Donatus, bishop of Euroea [1569] in Epirus, deserves to be particularly instanced. The inha…
714 wordsSECTION 248Chapter XXVII.--St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, and a Particular Account of his Acts.
Chapter XXVII.--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. [1570] He was celebrated, not only for the virtues he manifested and miraculous deeds during his life, but also for the honor that was rendered to him by God aft…
727 wordsSECTION 249Chapter XXVIII.--Acacius, Bishop of Beroea, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue.
Chapter XXVIII.--Acacius, Bishop of Beroea, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue. The following details are also the results of inquiry. [1571] Acacius [1572] was conspicuous among the bishops; he had already previously administered the episcopate of Beroea in Syria. There are of course many actions of his,…
931 wordsSECTION 250Book VIII.
Book VIII. 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 was the death of Theodosius, who had contributed so efficiently to the aggrandizement of the Church. …
1,027 wordsSECTION 251Chapter II.--Education, Training, Conduct, and Wisdom of the Great John Chrysostom; his Promotion to the See; Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, becomes his Confirmed Opponent.
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, [1582] and lengthened debates were held on the ordination of a successor. They all voted for different individuals, and…
1,698 wordsSECTION 252Chapter IV.--Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated.
Chapter IV.--Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated. A barbarian, named Gaïnas, [1588] who had taken refuge among the Romans, and who had risen from the lowest ranks of the army to military command, formed a design to usurp the throne of the Roman Empire. With this in view, he sent for his countr…
1,437 wordsSECTION 253Chapter 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.
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 prudence, and induced many of the pagans and of the heretics to unite themselves with him. [1591] Crowds of people d…
1,167 wordsSECTION 254Chapter 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.
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 was the first and only person of that rank of whom we have known or heard who attained the consular and patricia…
828 wordsSECTION 255Chapter IX.--Serapion, the Archdeacon, and St. Olympias. Some of the Celebrated Men insolently bear down upon John, traducing him as Impracticable and Passionate.
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 increased by Serapion, his archdeacon. He was an Egyptian, naturally prone to anger, and always ready to insult his …
1,026 wordsSECTION 256Chapter XI.--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. Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, and the Books of Origen. A question was at this period agitated in Egypt, which had been propounded a short time previously, namely, whether it is right to believe that God is anthropomorphic. [1599] Because they l…
1,171 wordsSECTION 257Chapter XIII.--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 Reason, Theophilus was enraged, and prepares himself to fight against John. Dioscorus, Ammonius, and the other monks, having discovered the machinations of Theophilus, retired to Jerusalem, and thence proceeded to Scythopolis; for they thought that it…
1,292 wordsSECTION 258Chapter 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.
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 attacked by a dangerous illness, and the mother, apprehensive of consequences, sent to implore Epiphanius to pray for …
953 wordsSECTION 259Chapter XVII.--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 Rufinianæ. John is summoned to attend, and not being present, was deposed by Them. When Theophilus entered Constantinople, none of the clergy went out to meet him; for his enmity against the bishop had become publicly known. [1607] Some sailors from Alexandri…
739 wordsSECTION 260Chapter XVIII.--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 was recalled, and again came to the See. The people of Constantinople were made acquainted with the decree of the council towards the evening; and they immediately rose up in sedition. [1608] At the break of day they ran to the churc…
1,285 wordsSECTION 261Chapter XX.--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; Convocation of another Synod against John; his Deposition. Not long after these occurrences the silver statue of the empress, which is still to be seen to the south of the church opposite the grand council-chamber, was placed upon a column of por…
1,070 wordsSECTION 262Chapter 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.
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 guarded John alternately, stationing themselves about the episcopal residence by night and by day. [1612] The bishop…
1,233 wordsSECTION 263Chapter XXIV.--Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the Presbyter Tigrius, are persecuted on account of their Attachment to John. The Patriarchs.
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, [1614] was required to name the persons who had set fire to the church; but although he was scourged severely, although his sides and cheeks were t…
859 wordsSECTION 264Chapter XXV.--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 Disorder. The Affairs of Stilicho, the General of Honorius. About this period [1615] the dissensions by which the Church was agitated were followed, as is frequently the case, by disturbances and commotions in the state. The Huns crossed the Is…
2,256 wordsSECTION 265Book IX.
[1620] Pallad. Dialog. ibid.; Soc. vi. 21; Theodoret, H. E. v. 34. Soz. has new material. Cf. Chrys. Epp. in exil., vol. iii. [1621] PGM. Book IX. Chapter I.--Death of Arcadius, and Government of Theodosius the Younger. His Sisters. Piety, Virtue, and Virginity, of the Princess Pulcheria; her Divinely Loved Works; she educate…
921 wordsSECTION 266Chapter II.--Discovery of the Relics of Forty Holy Martyrs.
Chapter II.--Discovery of the Relics of Forty Holy Martyrs. A woman by name Eusebia, [1623] who was a deaconess of the Macedonian sect, had a house and garden without the walls of Constantinople, in which she kept the holy remains of forty soldiers, [1624] who had suffered martyrdom under Licinius at Sebaste in Armenia. When sh…
1,235 wordsSECTION 267Chapter III.--The Virtues of Pulcheria; Her Sisters.
Chapter III.--The Virtues of Pulcheria; Her Sisters. It is said that God frequently in many other cases revealed to the princess what was about to happen, and that the most occurred to her and her sisters as witnesses of the Divine love. [1625] They all pursue the same mode of life; they are sedulous about the priests and the h…
1,146 wordsSECTION 268Chapter VI.--Alaric the Goth. He assaulted Rome, and straitened it by War.
Chapter VI.--Alaric the Goth. He assaulted Rome, and straitened it by War. Thus was the Eastern Empire preserved from the evils of war, [1629] and governed with high order, contrary to all expectations, for its ruler was still young. In the meantime, the Western Empire fell a prey to disorders, because many tyrants arose. After…
734 wordsSECTION 269Chapter VIII.--Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and how he eventually craved Forgiveness at the Feet of Honorius.
Chapter VIII.--Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and how he eventually craved Forgiveness at the Feet of Honorius. After having sent some bishops as ambassadors, on two different occasions, to treat on this subject, but without effect, Alaric returned to Rome, and besieged the city; he took possession of one part …
1,164 wordsSECTION 270Chapter X.--A Roman Lady who manifested a Deed of Modesty.
Chapter X.--A Roman Lady who manifested a Deed of Modesty. It is obvious that the capture of so great a city as Rome must have been attended with many remarkable circumstances. I shall, therefore, now proceed to the narration of such events as seem worthy of a place in ecclesiastical history. [1634] I shall recount a pious acti…
1,006 wordsSECTION 271Chapter XIII.--Concerning Gerontius, Maximus, and the Troops of Honorius. Capture of Gerontius and his Wife; their Death.
Chapter XIII.--Concerning Gerontius, Maximus, and the Troops of Honorius. Capture of Gerontius and his Wife; their Death. Meanwhile Gerontius, from being the most efficient of the generals of Constantine, became his enemy; [1637] and believing that Maximus, his intimate friend, was well qualified for the tyranny, he invested hi…
941 wordsSECTION 272Chapter XVI.--Honorius the Ruler, a Lover of God. Death of Honorius. His Successors, Valentinian, and Honoria his Daughter; the Peace which was then Worldwide.
Chapter XVI.--Honorius the Ruler, a Lover of God. Death of Honorius. His Successors, Valentinian, and Honoria his Daughter; the Peace which was then Worldwide. This is not the proper place to enter into the details concerning the deaths of the tyrants; [1640] but I considered it necessary to allude to the circumstance in order …
799 wordsSECTION 273GENERAL INDEXES.
GENERAL INDEXES. GENERAL INDEX TO SOCRATES' ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. Abdas, bishop of Persia, [1]157. Abgarus, unknown person, excommunicated, [2]70. Ablabius, an eminent orator, ordained a Novatian presbyter, [3]159. Abramius of Urimi, [4]95. Abundantius, a military commander, [5]156. Acacians, a sect, explanation of thei…
2,216 wordsSECTION 274Canons, passed by the Nicene Council, [422]19; Athanasius charged of violating, [423]38; Macedonius installed contrary to, [424]43.
Canons, passed by the Nicene Council, [422]19; Athanasius charged of violating, [423]38; Macedonius installed contrary to, [424]43. Carosa, daughter of the Emperor Valens, [425]99. Carterius, an ascetic, [426]139. Carterius, a Macedonian, [427]135. Carya, building called, [428]153. 'Cataphrygians,' the, a sect, [429]63. Ca…
852 wordsSECTION 275Council, an ecumenical first summoned, [610]8; appeal to, [611]149.
Council, an ecumenical first summoned, [610]8; appeal to, [611]149. Councils, the largest, convoked by emperors, [612]118; provincial, [613]122. Creed, original form of, propounded at the Nicene Council, [614]10, [615]11; propounded by Narcissus, Theodore, Maris and Mark, [616]44; the 'Lengthy,' [617]45, [618]46; the 'Dated,' …
2,210 wordsSECTION 276Flavian, bishop of Antioch, a candidate for the episcopacy, [1010]119; made bishop, [1011]122; other bishops combine against him, [1012]123;
Flavian, bishop of Antioch, a candidate for the episcopacy, [1010]119; made bishop, [1011]122; other bishops combine against him, [1012]123; uses all means to counteract their influence, [1013]125; his death, [1014]157. 'Fortune,' goddess of, [1015]85. Franks, a northern race, invade the Roman territories, [1016]40; subdued by…
2,227 wordsSECTION 277Linen vestments, [1391]29.
Linen vestments, [1391]29. Loaves of benediction, [1392]158. Logos, eternal and uncreated, [1393]4; personal, [1394]45. Lucian of Arca, Semi-Arian bishop, [1395]95, [1396]109. Lucifer, bishop of Carala, appointed to the see of Antioch, [1397]80; constitutes Paulinus their bishop and departs to Antioch, [1398]80, [1399]83; hi…
2,205 wordsSECTION 278Porphyry, an author, attacks Christianity, [1884]14; surnamed the 'Tyrian old man,' [1885]91; his History of Philosophers, [1886]91.
Porphyry, an author, attacks Christianity, [1884]14; surnamed the 'Tyrian old man,' [1885]91; his History of Philosophers, [1886]91. Porphyry, bishop of Antioch, [1887]157. 'Porphyry Column,' the, [1888]21, [1889]35. Prayer, efficacy of, in divers cases, [1890]135, [1891]144, [1892]157, [1893]165, [1894]174, [1895]175. Praye…
2,228 wordsSECTION 279GENERAL INDEX TO SOZOMEN'S ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
Valens, emperor, as a military officer, prefers retirement to hypocrisy, [2375]85, [2376]96; raised to share the imperial throne, [2377]96; resides at Constantinople, [2378]96; is intolerant and cruel, [2379]97; orders the walls of Chalcedon to be razed, and uses the stones for public baths, [2380]99; persecutes the Novatians, […
2,356 wordsSECTION 280Church and State, [2845]208; in persecution, [2846]210; united, [2847]244.
Church and State, [2845]208; in persecution, [2846]210; united, [2847]244. Churches restored, [2848]245. Cilix, presbyter of Tarsus, [2849]199. Clemens, Alexandrinus, scholarship, [2850]194, [2851]240. Clergy, ascetic character of, in Sozomen's time, [2852]194; exempted from taxation, [2853]246; appeal to bishops from civil …
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