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The Ecclesiastical History of Socrates Scholasticus.
By what Means the Emperor Constantine became a Christian.
While Constantine favors the Christians, Licinius, his Colleague, persecutes them.
War arises between Constantine and Licinius on Account of the Christians.
The Dispute of Arius with Alexander, his Bishop.
Of the Synod which was held at Nicæa in Bithynia, and the Creed there put forth.
The Emperor also summons to the Synod Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians.
Of Spyridon, Bishop of the Cypriots.
After the Synod, on the Death of Alexander, Athanasius is constituted Bishop of Alexandria.
The Emperor Constantine having enlarged the Ancient Byzantium, calls it Constantinople.
The Emperor Constantine abolishes Paganism and erects many Churches in Different Places.
In what Manner the Nations in the Interior of India were Christianized in the Times of Constantine.
In what Manner the Iberians were converted to Christianity.
Manes, the Founder of the Manichæan Heresy, and on his Origin.
Of the Presbyter who exerted himself for the Recall of Arius.
On Account of the Charges against Athanasius, the Emperor convokes a Synod of Bishops at Tyre.
Of Arsenius, and his Hand which was said to have been cut off.
Athanasius is found Innocent of what he was accused; his Accusers take to Flight.
On the Departure of Athanasius, those who composed the Synod vote his Deposition.
Of Marcellus Bishop of Ancyra, and Asterius the Sophist.
Introduction containing the Reason for the Author's Revision of his First and Second Books.
Athanasius, encouraged by the Letter of Constantine the Younger, returns to Alexandria.
On the Death of Eusebius Pamphilus, Acacius succeeds to the Bishopric of Cæsarea.
The Death of Constantine the Younger.
Eusebius having convened Another Synod at Antioch in Syria, causes a New Creed to be promulgated.
On the Arrival of Gregory at Alexandria, tended by a Military Escort, Athanasius flees.
The Arians remove Gregory from the See of Alexandria, and appoint George in his Place.
Athanasius, intimidated by the Emperor's Threats, returns to Rome again.
Of the Creed sent by the Eastern Bishops to those in Italy, called the Lengthy Creed.
Defense of Eusebius Pamphilus.
Of the Usurpers Magnentius and Vetranio.
Athanasius' Account of the Deeds of Violence committed at Alexandria by George the Arian.
Creeds published at Sirmium in Presence of the Emperor Constantius.
Overthrow of the Usurper Magnentius.
Of the Jews inhabiting Dio-Cæsarea in Palestine.
Of Aëtius the Syrian, Teacher of Eunomius.
Of the Synod at Ariminum, and the Creed there published.
Cruelty of Macedonius, and Tumults raised by him.
Of the Synod at Seleucia, in Isauria.
Acacius, Bishop of Cæsarea, dictates a new Form of Creed in the Synod at Seleucia.
On the Deposition of Macedonius, Eudoxius obtains the Bishopric of Constantinople.
Of Eustathius Bishop of Sebastia.
Of Meletius Bishop of Antioch.
Of Julian; his Lineage and Education; his Elevation to the Throne; his Apostasy to Paganism.
Of the Sedition excited at Alexandria, and how George was slain.
The Emperor Indignant at the Murder of George, rebukes the Alexandrians by Letter.
On the Death of George, Athanasius returns to Alexandria, and takes Possession of his See.
Lucifer goes to Antioch and consecrates Paulinus.
Quotations from Athanasius' 'Defense of his Flight.'
Of Hilary Bishop of Poictiers.
The Emperor Julian extracts Money from the Christians.
Of Maris Bishop of Chalcedon; Julian forbids Christians from entering Literary Pursuits.
Of the Outrages committed by the Pagans against the Christians.
Martyrs at Merum in Phrygia, under Julian.
Wrath of the Emperor, and Firmness of Theodore the Confessor.
The Emperor's Invasion of Persia, and Death.
Refutation of what Libanius the Sophist said concerning Julian.
The Bishops flock around Jovian, each attempting to draw him to his own Creed.
The Macedonians and Acacians meet at Antioch, and proclaim their Assent to the Nicene Creed.
Valens persecutes the Novatians, because they accepted the Orthodox Faith.
Birth of Valentinian the Younger.
Hail of Extraordinary Size; and Earthquakes in Bithynia and the Hellespont.
The Emperor banishes Evagrius and Eustathius. The Arians persecute the Orthodox.
Certain Presbyters burnt in a Ship by Order of Valens. Famine in Phrygia.
The Emperor Valens, while at Antioch, again persecutes the Adherents of the 'Homoousion.'
Events at Edessa: Constancy of the Devout Citizens, and Courage of a Pious Woman.
Death of Athanasius, and Elevation of Peter to His See.
The Deeds of Some Holy Persons who devoted themselves to a Solitary Life.
Assault upon the Monks, and Banishment of their Superiors, who exhibit Miraculous Power.
Of Basil of Cæsarea, and Gregory of Nazianzus.
Of Gregory Thaumaturgus (the Wonder-Worker).
Damasus ordained Bishop of Rome. Sedition and Loss of Life caused by the Rivalry of Ursinus.
The Goths, under the Reign of Valens, embrace Christianity.
Abatement of Persecution against the Christians because of the War with the Goths.
The Principal Bishops who flourished at that Time.
The Macedonians, who had subscribed the 'Homoousian' Doctrine, return to their Former Error.
Events at Antioch in Connection with Paulinus and Meletius.
The Arians excite a Tumult at Constantinople.
Overthrow and Death of the Usurper Maximus.
Of the Hieroglyphics found in the Temple of Serapis.
Reformation of Abuses at Rome by the Emperor Theodosius.
Of the Office of Penitentiary Presbyters and its Abolition.
Divisions among the Arians and Other Heretics.
Peculiar Schism among the Novatians.
Further Dissensions among the Arians at Constantinople. The Psathyrians.
On the Death of Theodosius his Two Sons divide the Empire. Rufinus is slain at the Feet of Arcadius.
Death of Nectarius and Ordination of John.
Birth and Education of John Bishop of Constantinople.
Of Serapion the Deacon on whose Account John becomes Odious to his Clergy.
Epiphanius Bishop of Cyprus convenes a Synod to condemn the Books of Origen.
Of Severian and Antiochus: their Disagreement from John.
The Author's Defence of Origen.
John is expelled from his Church by a Synod held at Chalcedon on account of his Dispraise of Women.
Sedition on Account of John Chrysostom's Banishment. He is recalled.
Of Eudoxia's Silver Statue. On account of it John is exiled a Second Time.
Ordination of Arsacius as John's Successor. Indisposition of Cyrinus Bishop of Chalcedon.
Death of Arsacius, and Ordination of Atticus.
Of Sisinnius Bishop of the Novatians. His Readiness at Repartee.
Character and Conduct of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople.
Of Theodosius and Agapetus Bishops of Synada.
A Paralytic Jew healed by Atticus in Baptism.
The Presbyter Sabbatius, formerly a Jew, separates from the Novatians.
The Leaders of Arianism at this Time.
Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria.
Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia.
The Bishops of Antioch and Rome.
Rome taken and sacked by Alaric.
Of Chrysanthus Bishop of the Novatians at Constantinople.
The Monks of Nitria come down and raise a Sedition against the Prefect of Alexandria.
Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher.
The Jews commit Another Outrage upon the Christians and are punished.
Miracle performed by Paul Bishop of the Novatians at the Baptism of a Jewish Impostor.
A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans.
Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida.
Virtues of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
Valentinian a Son of Constantius and Placidia, Aunt of Theodosius, is proclaimed Emperor.
Sisinnius is chosen to succeed Atticus.
Voluminous Productions of Philip, a Presbyter of Side.
Proclus ordained Bishop of Cyzicus by Sisinnius, but rejected by the People.
Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics.
The Burgundians embrace Christianity under Theodosius the Younger.
Nestorius harasses the Macedonians.
Of the Presbyter Anastasius, by whom the Faith of Nestorius was perverted.
Desecration of the Altar of the Great Church by Runaway Slaves.
Synod at Ephesus against Nestorius. His Deposition.
Maximian elected to the Episcopate of Constantinople, though Some wished Proclus to take that Place.
The Author's Opinion of the Validity of Translations from One See to Another.
Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly of Philippopolis.
Many of the Jews in Crete embrace the Christian Faith.
Preservation of the Church of the Novatians from Fire.
Proclus succeeds Maximian Bishop of Constantinople.
Excellent Qualities of Proclus.
Panegyric of the Emperor Theodosius Younger.
Calamities of the Barbarians who had been the Usurper John's Allies.
Marriage of the Emperor Valentinian with Eudoxia the Daughter of Theodosius.
Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as his Successor.
The Empress Eudocia goes to Jerusalem; sent there by the Emperor Theodosius.
The Ecclesiastical History of Sozomen.
Prefatory Remarks, by Valesius.
Constantine enacts a Law in favor of Celibates and of the Clergy.
Concerning the Great Confessors who survived.
Account of St. Spyridon: His Modesty and Steadfastness.
On the Organization of the Monks: its Origin and Founders.
About Antony the Great and St. Paul the Simple.
Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus.
Of the Council convened at Nicæa on Account of Arius.
When the Council was assembled, the Emperor delivered a Public Address.
Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians, is summoned by the Emperor to be present at the First Council.
Concerning Melitius; the Excellent Directions made by the Holy Council in his Complications.
The Discovery of the Life-Bringing Cross and of the Holy Nails.
What Constantine the Great effected about the Oak in Mamre; he also built a Temple.
The Reason why under Constantine, the Name of Christ was spread throughout the Whole World.
How the Iberians received the Faith of Christ.
How the Armenians and Persians embraced Christianity.
Christians slain by Sapor in Persia.
Pusices, Superintendent of the Artisans of Sapor.
Tarbula, the Sister of Symeon, and her Martyrdom.
Martyrdom of St. Acepsimas and of his Companions.
Constantine writes to Sapor to stay the Persecution of the Christians.
Concerning Maximus, who succeeded Macarius in the See of Jerusalem.
The Vain Machinations of the Arians and Melitians against St. Athanasius.
Calumny respecting St. Athanasius and the Hand of Arsenius.
Council of Tyre; Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius.
Erection of a Temple by Constantine the Great at Golgotha, in Jerusalem; its Dedication.
Account given by the Great Athanasius of the Death of Arius.
Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, and Macedonius, the Pneumatomachian.
A Sedition was excited on the Ordination of Paul.
Eusebius surnamed Emesenus; Gregory accepted Alexandria; Athanasius seeks Refuge in Rome.
Didymus the Blind, and Aëtius the Heretic.
Letter of Constantius to the Egyptians in behalf of Athanasius. Synod of Jerusalem.
Epistle written by the Synod of Jerusalem in Favor of Athanasius.
Death of Constans Cæsar. Occurrences which took place in Rome.
Martyrdom of the Holy Notaries.
Council of Milan. Flight of Athanasius.
Liberius, Bishop of Rome, and the cause of his being exiled by Constantius. Felix his Successor.
Letter of the Emperor Constantius against Eudoxius and his Partisans.
Proceedings of the Council of Ariminum.
Letter from the Council at Ariminum to the Emperor Constantius.
Apostasy of Julian, the Traitor. Death of the Emperor Constantius.
The Life, Education, and Training of Julian, and his Accession to the Empire.
Julian inflicted Evils upon the Inhabitants of Cæsarea. Bold Fidelity of Maris, Bishop of Chalcedon.
Martyrdom of the Saints Eusebius, Nestabus, and Zeno in the City of Gaza.
The Partisans of Macedonius disputed with the Arians concerning Acacius.
The Reign of Jovian; he introduced Many Laws which he carried out in his Government.
Sufferings of those who maintained the Nicene Faith. Agelius, the Ruler of the Novatians.
Account of the Eighty Pious Delegates in Nicomedia, whom Valens burned with the Vessel in Mid-Sea.
Basil becomes Bishop of Cæsarea after Eusebius; his Boldness towards the Emperor and the Prefect.
Monks of Palestine: Hesycas, Epiphanius, who was afterwards in Cyprus, Ammonius, and Silvanus.
Concerning St. Meletius and Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch. Their Oath respecting the Episcopal See.
Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace and Education.
Decrees of the Second General Council. Maximus, the Cynical Philosopher.
Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath.
A List Worthy of Study, Given by the Historian, of Customs among Different Nations and Churches.
Extension of our Doctrines, and Complete Demolition of Idolatrous Temples. Inundation of the Nile.
Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it.
Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius.
St. Donatus, Bishop of Eurœa, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia.
St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, and a Particular Account of his Acts.
Acacius, Bishop of Berœa, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue.
Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated.
Arsacius elected to succeed John. The Evils wrought against the Followers of John. St. Nicarete.
Discovery of the Relics of Forty Holy Martyrs.
The Virtues of Pulcheria; Her Sisters.
Truce with Persia. Honorius and Stilicho. Transactions in Rome and Dalmatia.
Alaric the Goth. He assaulted Rome, and straitened it by War.
A Roman Lady who manifested a Deed of Modesty.
Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr.