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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II

NPNF2 Volume 2: Socrates, Sozomenus: Church Histories

Schaff, Series II

Edited by Philip Schaff

Historians, Cappadocians, Athanasius, and the councils.

Public domain. Not a modern critical translation.

Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. The Ecclesiastical History of Socrates Scholasticus
    1. Prefatory Note
    2. Introduction
      1. Sources and Literature
      2. Life of Socrates
      3. Socrates' Ecclesiastical History
      4. History of Socrates' Work
    3. Book I
      1. Introduction to the Work
      2. By what Means the Emperor Constantine became a Christian
      3. While Constantine favors the Christians, Licinius, his Colleague, persecutes them
      4. War arises between Constantine and Licinius on Account of the Christians
      5. The Dispute of Arius with Alexander, his Bishop
      6. Division begins in the Church from this Controversy; and Alexander Bishop of Alexandria excommunicates Arius and his Adherents
      7. The Emperor Constantine being grieved at the Disturbance of the Churches, sends Hosius the Spaniard to Alexandria, exhorting the Bishop and Arius to Reconciliation and Unity
      8. Of the Synod which was held at Nicæa in Bithynia, and the Creed there put forth
      9. The Letter of the Synod, relative to its Decisions: and the Condemnation of Arius and those who agreed with him
      10. The Emperor also summons to the Synod Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians
      11. Of the Bishop Paphnutius
      12. Of Spyridon, Bishop of the Cypriots
      13. Of Eutychian the Monk
      14. Eusebius Bishop of Nicomedia, and Theognis Bishop of Nicæa, who had been banished for agreeing in Opinion with Arius, having published their Recantation, and assented to the Creed, are reinstated in their Sees
      15. After the Synod, on the Death of Alexander, Athanasius is constituted Bishop of Alexandria
      16. The Emperor Constantine having enlarged the Ancient Byzantium, calls it Constantinople
      17. The Emperor's Mother Helena having come to Jerusalem, searches for and finds the Cross of Christ, and builds a Church
      18. The Emperor Constantine abolishes Paganism and erects many Churches in Different Places
      19. In what Manner the Nations in the Interior of India were Christianized in the Times of Constantine
      20. In what Manner the Iberians were converted to Christianity
      21. Of Anthony the Monk
      22. Manes, the Founder of the Manichæan Heresy, and on his Origin
      23. Eusebius Bishop of Nicomedia, and Theognis Bishop of Nicæa, having recovered Confidence, endeavor to subvert the Nicene Creed, by plotting against Athanasius
      24. Of the Synod held at Antioch, which deposed Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch, on whose account a Sedition broke out and almost ruined the City
      25. Of the Presbyter who exerted himself for the Recall of Arius
      26. Arius, on being recalled, presents a Recantation to the Emperor, and pretends to accept the Nicene Creed
      27. Arius having returned to Alexandria with the Emperor's Consent, and not being received by Athanasius, the Partisans of Eusebius bring Many Charges against Athanasius before the Emperor
      28. On Account of the Charges against Athanasius, the Emperor convokes a Synod of Bishops at Tyre
      29. Of Arsenius, and his Hand which was said to have been cut off
      30. Athanasius is found Innocent of what he was accused; his Accusers take to Flight
      31. When the Bishops will not listen to Athanasius' Defense on the Second Charge, he betakes himself to the Emperor
      32. On the Departure of Athanasius, those who composed the Synod vote his Deposition
      33. The Members of the Synod proceed from Tyre to Jerusalem, and having celebrated the Dedication of the 'New Jerusalem,' receive Arius and his Followers into Communion
      34. The Emperor summons the Synod to himself by Letter, in order that the Charges against Athanasius might be carefully examined before him
      35. The Synod not having come to the Emperor, the Partisans of Eusebius accuse Athanasius of having threatened to divert the Corn supplied to Constantinople from Alexandria: the Emperor being exasperated at this banishes Athanasius into Gaul
      36. Of Marcellus Bishop of Ancyra, and Asterius the Sophist
      37. After the Banishment of Athanasius, Arius having been sent for by the Emperor, raises a Disturbance against Alexander Bishop of Constantinople
      38. The Death of Arius
      39. The Emperor falls sick and dies
      40. The Funeral of the Emperor Constantine
    4. Book II
      1. Introduction containing the Reason for the Author's Revision of his First and Second Books
      2. Eusebius, Bishop of Nicomedia, and his Party, by again endeavoring to introduce the Arian Heresy, create Disturbances in the Churches
      3. Athanasius, encouraged by the Letter of Constantine the Younger, returns to Alexandria
      4. On the Death of Eusebius Pamphilus, Acacius succeeds to the Bishopric of Cæsarea
      5. The Death of Constantine the Younger
      6. Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople, when at the Point of Death proposes the Election either of Paul or of Macedonius as his Successor
      7. The Emperor Constantius ejects Paul after his Election to the Bishopric, and sending for Eusebius of Nicomedia, invests him with the Bishopric of Constantinople
      8. Eusebius having convened Another Synod at Antioch in Syria, causes a New Creed to be promulgated
      9. Of Eusebius of Emisa
      10. The Bishops assembled at Antioch, on the Refusal of Eusebius of Emisa to accept the Bishopric of Alexandria, ordain Gregory, and change the Language of the Nicene Creed
      11. On the Arrival of Gregory at Alexandria, tended by a Military Escort, Athanasius flees
      12. The People of Constantinople restore Paul to his See after the Death of Eusebius, while the Arians elect Macedonius
      13. Paul is again ejected from the Church by Constantius, in consequence of the Slaughter of Hermogenes, his General
      14. The Arians remove Gregory from the See of Alexandria, and appoint George in his Place
      15. Athanasius and Paul going to Rome, and having obtained Letters from Bishop Julius, recover their respective Dioceses
      16. The Emperor Constantius, through an Order to Philip the Prætorian Prefect, secures the Exile of Paul, and the Installation of Macedonius in his See
      17. Athanasius, intimidated by the Emperor's Threats, returns to Rome again
      18. The Emperor of the West requests his Brother to send him Three Persons who could give an Account of the Deposition of Athanasius and Paul. Those who are sent publish Another Form of the Creed
      19. Of the Creed sent by the Eastern Bishops to those in Italy, called the Lengthy Creed
      20. Of the Council at Sardica
      21. Defense of Eusebius Pamphilus
      22. The Council of Sardica restores Paul and Athanasius to their Sees; and on the Eastern Emperor's Refusal to admit them, the Emperor of the West threatens him with War
      23. Constantius, being Afraid of his Brother's Threats, recalls Athanasius by Letter, and sends him to Alexandria
      24. Athanasius, passing through Jerusalem on his Return to Alexandria, is received into Communion by Maximus: and a Synod of Bishops, convened in that City, confirms the Nicene Creed
      25. Of the Usurpers Magnentius and Vetranio
      26. After the Death of Constans, the Western Emperor, Paul and Athanasius are again ejected from their Sees: the Former on his Way into Exile is slain; but the Latter escapes by Flight
      27. Macedonius having possessed himself of the See of Constantinople inflicts much Injury on those who differ from him
      28. Athanasius' Account of the Deeds of Violence committed at Alexandria by George the Arian
      29. Of the Heresiarch Photinus
      30. Creeds published at Sirmium in Presence of the Emperor Constantius
      31. Of Hosius, Bishop of Cordova
      32. Overthrow of the Usurper Magnentius
      33. Of the Jews inhabiting Dio-Cæsarea in Palestine
      34. Of Gallus Cæsar
      35. Of Aëtius the Syrian, Teacher of Eunomius
      36. Of the Synod at Milan
      37. Of the Synod at Ariminum, and the Creed there published
      38. Cruelty of Macedonius, and Tumults raised by him
      39. Of the Synod at Seleucia, in Isauria
      40. Acacius, Bishop of Cæsarea, dictates a new Form of Creed in the Synod at Seleucia
      41. On the Emperor's Return from the West, the Acacians assemble at Constantinople, and confirm the Creed of Ariminum, after making Some Additions to it
      42. On the Deposition of Macedonius, Eudoxius obtains the Bishopric of Constantinople
      43. Of Eustathius Bishop of Sebastia
      44. Of Meletius Bishop of Antioch
      45. The Heresy of Macedonius
      46. Of the Apollinarians, and their Heresy
      47. Successes of Julian; Death of the Emperor Constantius
    5. Book III
      1. Of Julian; his Lineage and Education; his Elevation to the Throne; his Apostasy to Paganism
      2. Of the Sedition excited at Alexandria, and how George was slain
      3. The Emperor Indignant at the Murder of George, rebukes the Alexandrians by Letter
      4. On the Death of George, Athanasius returns to Alexandria, and takes Possession of his See
      5. Of Lucifer and Eusebius
      6. Lucifer goes to Antioch and consecrates Paulinus
      7. By the Co-operation of Eusebius and Athanasius a Synod is held at Alexandria, wherein the Trinity is declared to be Consubstantial
      8. Quotations from Athanasius' 'Defense of his Flight.'
      9. After the Synod of Alexandria, Eusebius proceeding to Antioch finds the Catholics at Variance on Account of Paulinus' Consecration; and having exerted himself in vain to reconcile them, he departs; Indignation of Lucifer and Origin of a Sect called after him
      10. Of Hilary Bishop of Poictiers
      11. The Emperor Julian extracts Money from the Christians
      12. Of Maris Bishop of Chalcedon; Julian forbids Christians from entering Literary Pursuits
      13. Of the Outrages committed by the Pagans against the Christians
      14. Flight of Athanasius
      15. Martyrs at Merum in Phrygia, under Julian
      16. Of the Literary Labors of the Two Apollinares and the Emperor's Prohibition of Christians being instructed in Greek Literature
      17. The Emperor preparing an Expedition against the Persians, arrives at Antioch, and being ridiculed by the Inhabitants, he retorts on them by a Satirical Publication entitled 'Misopogon, or the Beard-Hater.'
      18. The Emperor consulting an Oracle, the Demon gives no Response, being awed by the Nearness of Babylas the Martyr
      19. Wrath of the Emperor, and Firmness of Theodore the Confessor
      20. The Jews instigated by the Emperor attempt to rebuild their Temple, and are frustrated in their Attempt by Miraculous Interposition
      21. The Emperor's Invasion of Persia, and Death
      22. Jovian is proclaimed Emperor
      23. Refutation of what Libanius the Sophist said concerning Julian
      24. The Bishops flock around Jovian, each attempting to draw him to his own Creed
      25. The Macedonians and Acacians meet at Antioch, and proclaim their Assent to the Nicene Creed
      26. Death of the Emperor Jovian
    6. Book IV
      1. After Jovian's Death, Valentinian is proclaimed Emperor, and takes his Brother Valens as Colleague in the Empire; Valentinian holds the Orthodox Faith, but Valens is an Arian
      2. Valentinian goes into the West; Valens remains at Constantinople, and grants the Request of the Macedonians to hold a Synod, but persecutes the Adherents of the 'Homoousion.'
      3. While Valens persecutes the Orthodox Christians in the East, a Usurper arises at Constantinople named Procopius: and at the Same Time an Earthquake and Inundation take Place and injure Several Cities
      4. The Macedonians hold a Synod at Lampsacus, during a Period of Both Secular and Ecclesiastical Agitation; and after confirming the Antiochian Creed, and anathematizing that promulgated at Ariminum, they again ratify the Deposition of Acacius and Eudoxius
      5. Engagement between Valens and Procopius near Nacolia in Phrygia; after which the Usurper is betrayed by his Chief Officers, and with them put to Death
      6. After the Death of Procopius Valens constrains those who composed the Synod, and All Christians, to profess Arianism
      7. Eunomius supersedes Eleusius the Macedonian in the See of Cyzicus, His Origin and Imitation of Aëtius, whose Amanuensis he had been
      8. Of the Oracle found inscribed an a Stone, when the Walls of Chalcedon were demolished by Order of the Emperor Valens
      9. Valens persecutes the Novatians, because they accepted the Orthodox Faith
      10. Birth of Valentinian the Younger
      11. Hail of Extraordinary Size; and Earthquakes in Bithynia and the Hellespont
      12. The Macedonians, pressed by the Emperor's Violence toward them, send a Deputation to Liberius Bishop of Rome, and subscribe the Nicene Creed
      13. Eunomius separates from Eudoxius; a Disturbance is raised at Alexandria by Eudoxius, and Athanasius flees into Voluntary Exile again, but in Consequence of the Clamors of the People the Emperor recalls and re-establishes him in his See
      14. The Arians ordain Demophilus after the Death of Eudoxius at Constantinople; but the Orthodox Party constitute Evagrius his Successor
      15. The Emperor banishes Evagrius and Eustathius. The Arians persecute the Orthodox
      16. Certain Presbyters burnt in a Ship by Order of Valens. Famine in Phrygia
      17. The Emperor Valens, while at Antioch, again persecutes the Adherents of the 'Homoousion.'
      18. Events at Edessa: Constancy of the Devout Citizens, and Courage of a Pious Woman
      19. Slaughter of Many Persons by Valens an Account of their Names, in Consequence of a Heathen Prediction
      20. Death of Athanasius, and Elevation of Peter to His See
      21. The Arians are allowed by the Emperor to imprison Peter and to set Lucius over the See of Alexandria
      22. Silence of Sabinus on the Misdeeds of the Arians; Flight of Peter to Rome; Massacre of the Solitaries at the Instigation of the Arians
      23. The Deeds of Some Holy Persons who devoted themselves to a Solitary Life
      24. Assault upon the Monks, and Banishment of their Superiors, who exhibit Miraculous Power
      25. Of Didymus the Blind Man
      26. Of Basil of Cæsarea, and Gregory of Nazianzus
      27. Of Gregory Thaumaturgus (the Wonder-Worker)
      28. Of Novatus and his Followers. The Novatians of Phrygia alter the Time of keeping Easter, following Jewish Usage
      29. Damasus ordained Bishop of Rome. Sedition and Loss of Life caused by the Rivalry of Ursinus
      30. Dissension about a Successor to Auxentius, Bishop of Milan. Ambrose, Governor of the Province, going to appease the Tumult, is by General Consent and with the Approval of the Emperor Valentinian elected to the Bishopric of that Church
      31. Death of Valentinian
      32. The Emperor Valens, appeased by the Oration of Themistius the Philosopher, abates his Persecution of the Christians
      33. The Goths, under the Reign of Valens, embrace Christianity
      34. Admission of the Fugitive Goths into the Roman Territories, which caused the Emperor's Overthrow, and eventually the Ruin of the Roman Empire
      35. Abatement of Persecution against the Christians because of the War with the Goths
      36. The Saracens, under Mavia their Queen, embrace Christianity; and Moses, a Pious Monk, is consecrated their Bishop
      37. After the Departure of Valens from Antioch, the Alexandrians expel Lucius, and restore Peter, who had come with Letters from Damasus Bishop of Rome
      38. The Emperor Valens is ridiculed by the People on Account of the Goths; undertakes an Expedition against them and is slain in an Engagement near Adrianople
    7. Book V
      1. Introduction
      2. After the Death of Valens the Goths again attack Constantinople, and are repulsed by the Citizens, aided by Some Saracen Auxiliaries
      3. The Emperor Gratian recalls the Orthodox Bishops, and expels the Heretics from the Churches. He takes Theodosius as his Colleague in the Empire
      4. The Principal Bishops who flourished at that Time
      5. The Macedonians, who had subscribed the 'Homoousian' Doctrine, return to their Former Error
      6. Events at Antioch in Connection with Paulinus and Meletius
      7. Gregory of Nazianzus is transferred to the See of Constantinople. The Emperor Theodosius falling Sick at Thessalonica, after his Victory over the Barbarians, is there baptized by Ascholius the Bishop
      8. Gregory, finding Some Dissatisfaction about his Appointment, abdicates the Episcopate of Constantinople. The Emperor orders Demophilus the Arian Bishop either to assent to the 'Homoousion,' or leave the City. He chooses the Latter
      9. A Synod consisting of One Hundred and Fifty Bishops meets at Constantinople. The Decrees passed. Ordination of Nectarius
      10. The Body of Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, is honorably transferred from his Place of Exile. Death of Meletius
      11. The Emperor orders a Convention composed of All the Various Sects. Arcadius is proclaimed Augustus. The Novatians permitted to hold their Assemblies in the City of Constantinople: Other Heretics driven out
      12. The Emperor Gratian is slain by the Treachery of the Usurper Maximus. From Fear of him Justina ceases persecuting Ambrose
      13. While the Emperor Theodosius is engaged in Military Preparations against Maximus, his Son Honorius is born. He then proceeds to Milan in Order to encounter the Usurper
      14. The Arians excite a Tumult at Constantinople
      15. Overthrow and Death of the Usurper Maximus
      16. Of Flavian Bishop of Antioch
      17. Demolition of the Idolatrous Temples at Alexandria, and the Consequent Conflict between the Pagans and Christians
      18. Of the Hieroglyphics found in the Temple of Serapis
      19. Reformation of Abuses at Rome by the Emperor Theodosius
      20. Of the Office of Penitentiary Presbyters and its Abolition
      21. Divisions among the Arians and Other Heretics
      22. Peculiar Schism among the Novatians
      23. The Author's Views respecting the Celebration of Easter, Baptism, Fasting, Marriage, the Eucharist, and Other Ecclesiastical Rites
      24. Further Dissensions among the Arians at Constantinople. The Psathyrians
      25. The Eunomians divide into Several Factions
      26. The Usurper Eugenius compasses the Death of Valentinian the Younger. Theodosius obtains a Victory over him
      27. Illness and Death of Theodosius the Elder
    8. Book VI
      1. Introduction
      2. On the Death of Theodosius his Two Sons divide the Empire. Rufinus is slain at the Feet of Arcadius
      3. Death of Nectarius and Ordination of John
      4. Birth and Education of John Bishop of Constantinople
      5. Of Serapion the Deacon on whose Account John becomes Odious to his Clergy
      6. John draws down upon Himself the Displeasure of Many Persons of Rank and Power. Of the Eunuch Eutropius
      7. Gaïnas the Goth attempts to usurp the Sovereign Power; after filling Constantinople with Disorder, he is slain
      8. Dissension between Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria and the Monks of the Desert. Condemnation of Origen's Books
      9. The Arians and the Supporters of the 'Homoousion' hold Nocturnal Assemblies and sing Antiphonal Hymns, a Species of Composition ascribed to Ignatius, surnamed Theophorus. Conflict between the Two Parties
      10. Dispute between Theophilus and Peter leading to an Attempt on the Part of the Former to depose John Bishop of Constantinople
      11. Epiphanius Bishop of Cyprus convenes a Synod to condemn the Books of Origen
      12. Of Severian and Antiochus: their Disagreement from John
      13. Epiphanius, in order to gratify Theophilus, performs Ordinations at Constantinople without John's Permission
      14. The Author's Defence of Origen
      15. Epiphanius is asked to meet John; on refusing he is admonished concerning his Anticanonical Proceedings; alarmed at this he leaves Constantinople
      16. John is expelled from his Church by a Synod held at Chalcedon on account of his Dispraise of Women
      17. Sedition on Account of John Chrysostom's Banishment. He is recalled
      18. Conflict between the Constantinopolitans and Alexandrians on Account of Heraclides; Flight of Theophilus and the Bishops of his Party
      19. Of Eudoxia's Silver Statue. On account of it John is exiled a Second Time
      20. Ordination of Arsacius as John's Successor. Indisposition of Cyrinus Bishop of Chalcedon
      21. Death of Arsacius, and Ordination of Atticus
      22. John dies in Exile
      23. Of Sisinnius Bishop of the Novatians. His Readiness at Repartee
      24. Death of the Emperor Arcadius
    9. Book VII
      1. Anthemius the Prætorian Prefect administers the Government of the East in Behalf of Young Theodosius
      2. Character and Conduct of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople
      3. Of Theodosius and Agapetus Bishops of Synada
      4. A Paralytic Jew healed by Atticus in Baptism
      5. The Presbyter Sabbatius, formerly a Jew, separates from the Novatians
      6. The Leaders of Arianism at this Time
      7. Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria
      8. Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia
      9. The Bishops of Antioch and Rome
      10. Rome taken and sacked by Alaric
      11. The Bishops of Rome
      12. Of Chrysanthus Bishop of the Novatians at Constantinople
      13. Conflict between the Christians and Jews at Alexandria: and breach between the Bishop Cyril and the Prefect Orestes
      14. The Monks of Nitria come down and raise a Sedition against the Prefect of Alexandria
      15. Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher
      16. The Jews commit Another Outrage upon the Christians and are punished
      17. Miracle performed by Paul Bishop of the Novatians at the Baptism of a Jewish Impostor
      18. Renewal of Hostilities between the Romans and Persians after the Death of Isdigerdes King of the Persians
      19. Of Palladius the Courier
      20. A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans
      21. Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida
      22. Virtues of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger
      23. After the Death of the Emperor Honorius John usurps the Sovereignty at Rome. He is destroyed through the Prayers of Theodosius the Younger
      24. Valentinian a Son of Constantius and Placidia, Aunt of Theodosius, is proclaimed Emperor
      25. Christian Benevolence of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople. He registers John's Name in the Diptychs. His Fore-knowledge of his Own Death
      26. Sisinnius is chosen to succeed Atticus
      27. Voluminous Productions of Philip, a Presbyter of Side
      28. Proclus ordained Bishop of Cyzicus by Sisinnius, but rejected by the People
      29. Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics
      30. The Burgundians embrace Christianity under Theodosius the Younger
      31. Nestorius harasses the Macedonians
      32. Of the Presbyter Anastasius, by whom the Faith of Nestorius was perverted
      33. Desecration of the Altar of the Great Church by Runaway Slaves
      34. Synod at Ephesus against Nestorius. His Deposition
      35. Maximian elected to the Episcopate of Constantinople, though Some wished Proclus to take that Place
      36. The Author's Opinion of the Validity of Translations from One See to Another
      37. Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly of Philippopolis
      38. Many of the Jews in Crete embrace the Christian Faith
      39. Preservation of the Church of the Novatians from Fire
      40. Proclus succeeds Maximian Bishop of Constantinople
      41. Excellent Qualities of Proclus
      42. Panegyric of the Emperor Theodosius Younger
      43. Calamities of the Barbarians who had been the Usurper John's Allies
      44. Marriage of the Emperor Valentinian with Eudoxia the Daughter of Theodosius
      45. The Body of John Chrysostom transferred to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Apostles by the Emperor at the Instigation of Proclus
      46. Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as his Successor
      47. The Empress Eudocia goes to Jerusalem; sent there by the Emperor Theodosius
      48. Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia
  3. The Ecclesiastical History of Sozomen
    1. Introduction
      1. The Life
      2. Sozomen as Author
      3. Bibliography
      4. Conclusion
    2. Prefatory Remarks, by Valesius
    3. Memoir of Sozomen
    4. Address to the Emperor Theodosius by Salaminius Hermias Sozomen, and Proposal for an Ecclesiastical History
    5. Book I
      1. 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 collected his History; how he was intent upon the Truth, and what other Details the History will contain
      2. 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 Constantine, it was professed with Freedom
      3. 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
      4. 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
      5. Refutation of the Assertion that Constantine became a Christian in consequence of the Murder of his son Crispus
      6. The Father of Constantine allows the Name of Christ to be Extended; Constantine the Great prepared it to Penetrate Everywhere
      7. 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
      8. List of the Benefits which Constantine conferred in the Freedom of the Christians and Building of Churches; and other Deeds for the Public Welfare
      9. Constantine enacts a Law in favor of Celibates and of the Clergy
      10. Concerning the Great Confessors who survived
      11. Account of St. Spyridon: His Modesty and Steadfastness
      12. On the Organization of the Monks: its Origin and Founders
      13. About Antony the Great and St. Paul the Simple
      14. Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus
      15. The Arian Heresy, its Origin, its Progress, and the Contention which it occasioned among the Bishops
      16. 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 abolish the Dissension among the Bishops, and to settle the Dispute about the Passover
      17. Of the Council convened at Nicæa on Account of Arius
      18. Two Philosophers are converted to the Faith by the Simplicity of Two Old Men with whom they hold a Disputation
      19. When the Council was assembled, the Emperor delivered a Public Address
      20. After having given Audience to both Parties, the Emperor condemned the Followers of Arius and banished them
      21. 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
      22. Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians, is summoned by the Emperor to be present at the First Council
      23. 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
      24. Concerning Melitius; the Excellent Directions made by the Holy Council in his Complications
      25. 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 other place the Decrees of the Holy Synod
    6. Book II
      1. The Discovery of the Life-Bringing Cross and of the Holy Nails
      2. Concerning Helena, the Mother of the Emperor; she visited Jerusalem, built Temples in that City, and performed other Godly Works: Her Death
      3. Temples Built by Constantine the Great; the City called by his Name; its Founding; the Buildings within it; the Temple of Michael the Archsoldier, in the Sosthenium, and the Miracles which have occurred there
      4. What Constantine the Great effected about the Oak in Mamre; he also built a Temple
      5. Constantine destroyed the Places dedicated to the Idols, and persuaded the People to prefer Christianity
      6. The Reason why under Constantine, the Name of Christ was spread throughout the Whole World
      7. How the Iberians received the Faith of Christ
      8. How the Armenians and Persians embraced Christianity
      9. Sapor King of Persia is excited against the Christians. Symeon, Bishop of Persia, and Usthazanes, a Eunuch, suffer the Agony of Martyrdom
      10. Christians slain by Sapor in Persia
      11. Pusices, Superintendent of the Artisans of Sapor
      12. Tarbula, the Sister of Symeon, and her Martyrdom
      13. Martyrdom of St. Acepsimas and of his Companions
      14. The Martyrdom of Bishop Milles and his Conduct. Sixteen Thousand Distinguished Men in Persia suffer Martyrdom under Sapor, besides Obscure Individuals
      15. Constantine writes to Sapor to stay the Persecution of the Christians
      16. Eusebius and Theognis who at the Council of Nice had assented to the Writings of Arius restored to their own Sees
      17. On the Death of Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria, at his Suggestion, Athanasius receives the Throne; and an Account of his Youth; how he was a Self-Taught Priest, and beloved by Antony the Great
      18. The Arians and Melitians confer Celebrity on Athanasius; concerning Eusebius, and his Request of Athanasius to admit Arius to Communion; concerning the Term “Consubstantial” Eusebius Pamphilus and Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch, create Tumults above all the rest
      19. Synod of Antioch; Unjust Deposition of Eustathius; Euphronius receives the Throne; Constantine the Great writes to the Synod and to Eusebius Pamphilus, who refuses the Bishopric of Antioch
      20. Concerning Maximus, who succeeded Macarius in the See of Jerusalem
      21. The Melitians and the Arians agree in Sentiment; Eusebius and Theognis endeavor to inflame anew the Disease of Arius
      22. The Vain Machinations of the Arians and Melitians against St. Athanasius
      23. Calumny respecting St. Athanasius and the Hand of Arsenius
      24. Some Indian Nations received Christianity at that Time through the Instrumentality of Two Captives, Frumentius and Edesius
      25. Council of Tyre; Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius
      26. Erection of a Temple by Constantine the Great at Golgotha, in Jerusalem; its Dedication
      27. Concerning the Presbyter by whom Constantine was persuaded to recall Arius and Euzoïus from Exile; the Tractate concerning his Possibly Pious Faith, and how Arius was again received by the Synod assembled at Jerusalem
      28. Letter from the Emperor Constantine to the Synod of Tyre, and Exile of St. Athanasius through the Machination of the Arian Faction
      29. Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople; his Refusal to receive Arius into Communion; Arius is burst asunder while seeking Natural Relief
      30. Account given by the Great Athanasius of the Death of Arius
      31. Events which occurred in Alexandria after the Death of Arius. Letter of Constantine the Great to the Church there
      32. Constantine enacts a Law against all Heresies, and prohibits the People from holding Church in any place but the Catholic Church, and thus the Greater Number of Heresies disappear. The Arians who sided with Eusebius of Nicomedia, artfully attempted to obliterate the Term “Consubstantial.”
      33. Marcellus Bishop of Ancyra; his Heresy and Deposition
      34. Death of Constantine the Great; he died after Baptism and was buried in the Temple of the Holy Apostles
    7. Book III
      1. After the Death of Constantine the Great, the Adherents of Eusebius and Theognis attack the Nicene Faith
      2. Return of Athanasius the Great from Rome; Letter of Constantine Cæsar, Son of Constantine the Great; Renewed Machinations of the Arians against Athanasius; Acacius of Berrœa; War between Constans and Constantine
      3. Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, and Macedonius, the Pneumatomachian
      4. A Sedition was excited on the Ordination of Paul
      5. The Partial Council of Antioch; it deposed Athanasius; it substituted Gregory; its Two Statements of the Faith; those who agreed with them
      6. Eusebius surnamed Emesenus; Gregory accepted Alexandria; Athanasius seeks Refuge in Rome
      7. High Priests of Rome and of Constantinople; Restoration of Paul after Eusebius; the Slaughter of Hermogenes, a General of the Army; Constantius came from Antioch and removed Paul, and was wrathfully disposed toward the City; he allowed Macedonius to be in Doubt, and returned to Antioch
      8. Arrival of the Eastern High Priests at Rome; Letter of Julius, Bishop of Rome, concerning them; by means of the Letters of Julius, Paul and Athanasius receive their own Sees; Contents of the Letter from the Archpriests of the East to Julius
      9. Ejection of Paul and Athanasius; Macedonius is invested with the Government of the Church of Constantinople
      10. The Bishop of Rome writes to the Bishops of the East in Favor of Athanasius, and they send an Embassy to Rome who, with the Bishop of Rome, are to investigate the Charges against the Eastern Bishops; this Deputation is dismissed by Constans, the Cæsar
      11. The Long Formulary and the Enactments issued by the Synod of Sardica. Julius, Bishop of Rome, and Hosius, the Spanish Bishop, deposed by the Bishops of the East, because they held Communion with Athanasius and the Rest
      12. The Bishops of the Party of Julius and Hosius held another Session and deposed the Eastern High Priests, and also made a Formulary of Faith
      13. After the Synod, the East and the West are separated; the West nobly adheres to the Faith of the Nicene Council, while the East is disturbed by Contention here and there over this Dogma
      14. Of the Holy Men who flourished about this time in Egypt, namely, Antony, the Two Macariuses, Heraclius, Cronius, Paphnutius, Putubastus, Arsisius, Serapion, Piturion, Pachomius, Apollonius, Anuph, Hilarion, and a Register of many other Saints
      15. Didymus the Blind, and Aëtius the Heretic
      16. Concerning St. Ephraim
      17. Transactions of that Period, and Progress of Christian Doctrine through the Joint Efforts of Emperors and Arch-Priests
      18. Concerning the Doctrines held by the Sons of Constantine. Distinction between the Terms “Homoousios” and “Homoiousios.” Whence it came that Constantius quickly abandoned the Correct Faith
      19. Further Particulars concerning the Term “Consubstantial.” Council of Ariminum, the Manner, Source, and Reason of its Convention
      20. Athanasius again reinstated by the Letter of Constantius, and receives his See. The Arch-Priests of Antioch. Question put by Constantius to Athanasius. The Praise of God in Hymns
      21. Letter of Constantius to the Egyptians in behalf of Athanasius. Synod of Jerusalem
      22. Epistle written by the Synod of Jerusalem in Favor of Athanasius
      23. Valens and Ursacius, who belonged to the Arian Faction, confess to the Bishop of Rome that they had made False Charges against Athanasius
      24. Letter of Conciliation from Valens and Ursacius to the Great Athanasius. Restoration of the Other Eastern Bishops to their own Sees. Ejection of Macedonius again; and Accession of Paul to the See
    8. Book IV
      1. Death of Constans Cæsar. Occurrences which took place in Rome
      2. Constantius again ejects Athanasius, and banishes those who represented the Homoousian Doctrine. Death of Paul, Bishop of Constantinople. Macedonius: his Second Usurpation of the See, and his Evil Deeds
      3. Martyrdom of the Holy Notaries
      4. Campaign of Constantius in Sirmium, and Details concerning Vetranio and Magnentius. Gallus receives the Title of Cæsar, and is sent to the East
      5. Cyril directs the Sacerdotal Office after Maximus, and the Largest Form of the Cross, surpassing the Sun in Splendor, again appears in the Heavens, and is visible during several Days
      6. Photinus, Bishop of Sirmium. His Heresy, and the Council convened at Sirmium in Opposition thereto. The Three Formularies of Faith. This Agitator of Empty Ideas was refuted by Basil of Ancyra. After his Deposition Photinus, although solicited, declined Reconciliation
      7. Death of the Tyrants Magnentius and Silvanus the Apostate. Sedition of the Jews in Palestine. Gallus Cæsar is slain, on Suspicion of Revolution
      8. Arrival of Constantius at Rome. A Council held in Italy. Account of what happened to Athanasius the Great through the Machinations of the Arians
      9. Council of Milan. Flight of Athanasius
      10. Divers Machinations of the Arians against Athanasius, and his Escape from Various Dangers through Divine Interposition. Evil Deeds perpetrated by George in Egypt after the Expulsion of Athanasius
      11. Liberius, Bishop of Rome, and the cause of his being exiled by Constantius. Felix his Successor
      12. Aëtius, the Syrian, and Eudoxius, the Successor of Leontius in Antioch. Concerning the Term “Consubstantial.”
      13. Innovations of Eudoxius censured in a Letter written by George, Bishop of Laodicea. Deputation from the Council of Ancyra to Constantius
      14. Letter of the Emperor Constantius against Eudoxius and his Partisans
      15. The Emperor Constantius repairs to Sirmium, recalls Liberius, and restores him to the Church of Rome; he also commands Felix to assist Liberius in the Sacerdotal Office
      16. The Emperor purposed, on account of the Heresy of Aëtius and the Innovations in Antioch, to convene a Council at Nicomedia; but as an Earthquake took place in that City, and many other Affairs intervened, the Council was first convened at Nicæa, and afterwards at Ariminum and Seleucia. Account of Arsacius, the Confessor
      17. Proceedings of the Council of Ariminum
      18. Letter from the Council at Ariminum to the Emperor Constantius
      19. Concerning the Deputies of the Council and the Emperor's Letter; Agreement of the Adherents of Ursacius and Valens afterwards with the Letter put forth; Exile of the Archbishops. Concerning the Synod at Nicæa, and the Reason why the Synod was held in Ariminum
      20. Events which took place in the Eastern Churches: Marathonius, Eleusius of Cyzicus, and Macedonius expel those who maintain the Term “Consubstantial.” Concerning the Churches of the Novatians; how one Church was Transported; the Novatians enter into Communion with the Orthodox
      21. Proceedings of Macedonius in Mantinium. His Removal from his See when he attempted to remove the Coffin of Constantine the Great. Julian was pronounced Cæsar
      22. Council of Seleucia
      23. Acacius and Aëtius; and how the Deputies of the Two Councils of Ariminum and of Seleucia were led by the Emperor to accept the Same Doctrines
      24. Formulary of the Council of Ariminum approved by the Acacians. List of the Deposed Chief-Priests, and the Causes of their Condemnation
      25. Causes of the Deposition of Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem. Mutual Dissensions among the Bishops. Melitius is ordained by the Arians, and supplants Eustathius in the Bishopric of Sebaste
      26. Death of Macedonius, Bishop of Constantinople. What Eudoxius said in his Teaching. Eudoxius and Acacius strenuously sought the Abolition of the Formularies of Faith set forth at Nicæa and at Ariminum; Troubles which thence arose in the Churches
      27. Macedonius, after his Rejection from his See, blasphemes against the Holy Spirit; Propagation of his Heresy through the Instrumentality of Marathonius and Others
      28. The Arians, under the Impression that the divine Meletius upheld their Sentiments, translate him from Sebaste to Antioch. On his Bold Confession of the Orthodox Doctrines, they were confounded, and after they had deposed him they placed Euzoïus in the See. Meletius formed his own Church: but those who held to Consubstantiality turned away from him because he had been ordained by Arians
      29. The Partisans of Acacius again do not remain Quiet, but strive to abolish the Term “Consubstantial,” and to confirm the Heresy of Arius
      30. George, Bishop of Antioch, and the Chief-Priests of Jerusalem. Three Chief-Priests successively succeed Cyril; Restoration of Cyril to the See of Jerusalem
    9. Book V
      1. Apostasy of Julian, the Traitor. Death of the Emperor Constantius
      2. The Life, Education, and Training of Julian, and his Accession to the Empire
      3. Julian, on his Settlement in the Empire, began quietly to stir up Opposition to Christianity, and to introduce Paganism artfully
      4. Julian inflicted Evils upon the Inhabitants of Cæsarea. Bold Fidelity of Maris, Bishop of Chalcedon
      5. Julian restores Liberty to the Christians, in order to execute Further Troubles in the Church. The Evil Treatment of Christians he devised
      6. Athanasius, after having been Seven Years concealed in the House of a Wise and Beautiful Virgin, reappears at that time in Public, and enters the Church of Alexandria
      7. Violent Death and Triumph of George, Bishop of Alexandria. The Result of Certain Occurrences in the Temple of Mithra. Letter of Julian on this Aggravated Circumstance
      8. Concerning Theodore, the Keeper of the Sacred Vessels of Antioch. How Julian, the Uncle of the Traitor, on Account of these Vessels, falls a Prey to Worms
      9. Martyrdom of the Saints Eusebius, Nestabus, and Zeno in the City of Gaza
      10. Concerning St. Hilarion and the Virgins in Heliopolis who were destroyed by Swine. Strange Martyrdom of Mark, Bishop of Arethusa
      11. Concerning Macedonius, Theodulus, Gratian, Busiris, Basil, and Eupsychius, who suffered Martyrdom in those Times
      12. Concerning Lucifer and Eusebius, Bishops of the West. Eusebius with Athanasius the Great and Other Bishops collect a Council at Alexandria, and confirm the Nicene Faith by defining the Consubstantiality of the Spirit with the Father and the Son. Their Decree concerning Substance and Hypostasis
      13. Concerning Paulinus and Meletius, Chief-Priests of Antioch; how Eusebius and Lucifer antagonized One Another; Eusebius and Hilarius defend the Nicene Faith
      14. The Partisans of Macedonius disputed with the Arians concerning Acacius
      15. Athanasius is again Banished; concerning Eleusius, Bishop of Cyzicus, and Titus, Bishop of Bostra; Mention of the Ancestors of the Author
      16. Efforts of Julian to establish Paganism and to abolish our Usages. The Epistle which he sent to the Pagan High-Priests
      17. In Order that he might not be thought Tyrannical, Julian proceeds artfully against the Christians. Abolition of the Sign of the Cross. He makes the Soldiery sacrifice, although they were Unwilling
      18. He prohibited the Christians from the Markets and from the Judicial Seats and from Sharing in Greek Education. Resistance of Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and Apolinarius to this Decree. They rapidly translate the Scripture into Greek Modes of Expression. Apolinarius and Gregory Nazianzen do this more than Basil, the one in a Rhetorical Vein, the other in Epic Style and in Imitation of every Poet
      19. Work written by Julian entitled “Aversion to Beards.” Daphne in Antioch, a Full Description of it. Translation of the Remains of Babylas, the Holy Martyr
      20. In Consequence of the Translation, Many of the Christians are Ill-Treated. Theodore the Confessor. Temple of Apollo at Daphne destroyed by Fire falling from Heaven
      21. Of the Statue of Christ in Paneas which Julian overthrew and made Valueless; he erected his own Statue; this was overthrown by a Thunder-Bolt and destroyed. Fountain of Emmaus in which Christ washed his Feet. Concerning the Tree Persis, which worshiped Christ in Egypt, and the Wonders wrought through it
      22. From Aversion to the Christians, Julian granted Permission to the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem; in every Endeavor to put their Hands to the Work, Fire sprang upward and killed Many. About the Sign of the Cross which appeared on the Clothing of those who had exerted themselves in this Work
    10. Book VI
      1. Expedition of Julian into Persia; he was worsted and broke off his Life Miserably. Letter written by Libanius, describing his Death
      2. He perished under Divine Wrath. Visions of the Emperor's Death seen by Various Individuals. Reply of the Carpenter's Son; Julian tossed his Blood aloft to Christ. Calamities which Julian entailed upon the Romans
      3. The Reign of Jovian; he introduced Many Laws which he carried out in his Government
      4. Troubles again arise in the Churches; Synod of Antioch, in which the Nicene Faith is confirmed; the Points which this Important Synod wrote about to Jovian
      5. Athanasius the Great is Very Highly Esteemed by the Emperor, and rules over the Churches of Egypt. Vision of Antony the Great
      6. Death of Jovian; The Life of Valentinian, and his Confidence in God; how he was advanced to the Throne and selected his Brother Valens to reign with him; the Differences of Both
      7. Troubles again arise in the Churches, and the Synod of Lampsacus is held. The Arians who supported Eudoxius prevail and eject the Orthodox from the Churches. Among the Ejected is Meletius of Antioch
      8. Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop of Cyzicus, and Eunomius, the Heretic. Eunomius succeeds Eleusius
      9. Sufferings of those who maintained the Nicene Faith. Agelius, the Ruler of the Novatians
      10. Concerning Valentinian the Younger and Gratian. Persecution under Valens. The Homoousians, being oppressed by the Arians and Macedonians, send an Embassy to Rome
      11. The Confession of Eustathius, Silvanus, and Theophilus, the Deputies of the Macedonians, to Liberius, Bishop of Rome
      12. Councils of Sicily and of Tyana. The Synod which was expected to be held in Cilicia is dissolved by Valens. The Persecution at that Time. Athanasius the Great flees again, and is in Concealment; by the Letter of Valens he reappears, and governs the Churches in Egypt
      13. Demophilus, an Arian, became Bishop of Constantinople after Eudoxius. The Pious elect Evagrius. Account of the Persecution which ensued
      14. Account of the Eighty Pious Delegates in Nicomedia, whom Valens burned with the Vessel in Mid-Sea
      15. Disputes between Eusebius, Bishop of Cæsarea, and Basil the Great. Hence the Arians took courage and came to Cæsarea, and were repulsed
      16. Basil becomes Bishop of Cæsarea after Eusebius; his Boldness towards the Emperor and the Prefect
      17. Friendship of Basil and of Gregory, the Theologian; being Peers in Wisdom, they defend the Nicene Doctrines
      18. The Persecution which occurred at Antioch, on the Orontes. The Place of Prayer in Edessa, called after the Apostle Thomas; the Assembly there, and Confession of the Inhabitants of Edessa
      19. Death of the Great Athanasius; the Elevation of Lucius, who was Arian-Minded, to the See; the Numerous Calamities he brought upon the Churches in Egypt; Peter, who served after Athanasius, passed over to Rome
      20. Persecution of the Egyptian Monks, and of the Disciples of St. Antony. They were enclosed in a Certain Island on Account of their Orthodoxy; the Miracles which they Wrought
      21. List of the Places in which the Nicene Doctrines were Represented; Faith manifested by the Scythians; Vetranio, the Leader of this Race
      22. At that Time, the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost was agitated, and it was decided that he is to be considered Consubstantial with the Father and the Son
      23. Death of Liberius, Bishop of Rome. He is succeeded by Damasus and Syricius. Orthodox Doctrines prevail Everywhere throughout the West, except at Milan, where Auxentius is the High-Priest. Synod held at Rome, by which Auxentius is deposed; the Definition which it sent by Letter
      24. Concerning St. Ambrose and his Elevation to the High Priesthood; how he persuaded the People to practice Piety. The Novatians of Phrygia and the Passover
      25. Concerning Apolinarius: Father and Son of that Name. Vitalianus, the Presbyter. On being dislodged from One Kind of Heresy, they incline to Others
      26. Eunomius and his Teacher Aëtius, their Affairs and Doctrines. They were the first who broached One Immersion for the Baptism
      27. Account Given, by Gregory the Theologian, of Apolinarius and Eunomius, in a Letter to Nectarius. Their Heresy was distinguished by the Philosophy of the Monks who were then Living, for the Heresy of these two held Nearly the Entire East
      28. Of the Holy Men who flourished at this Period in Egypt. John, or Amon, Benus, Theonas, Copres, Helles, Elias, Apelles, Isidore, Serapion, Dioscorus, and Eulogius
      29. Concerning the Monks of Thebaïs: Apollos, Dorotheus; concerning Piammon, John, Mark, Macarius, Apollodorus, Moses, Paul, who was in Ferma, Pacho, Stephen, and Pior
      30. Monks of Scetis: Origen, Didymus, Cronion, Orsisius, Putubatus, Arsion, Serapion, Ammon, Eusebius, and Dioscorus, the Brethren who are called Long, and Evagrius the Philosopher
      31. Concerning the Monks of Nitria, and the Monasteries called Cells; about the One in Rhinocorura; about Melas, Dionysius, and Solon
      32. Monks of Palestine: Hesycas, Epiphanius, who was afterwards in Cyprus, Ammonius, and Silvanus
      33. Monks of Syria and Persia: Battheus, Eusebius, Barges, Halas, Abbo, Lazarus, Abdaleus, Zeno, Heliodorus, Eusebius of Carræ, Protogenes, and Aones
      34. Monks of Edessa: Julianus, Ephraim Syrus, Barus, and Eulogius; Further, the Monks of Cœle-Syria: Valentinus, Theodore, Merosas, Bassus, Bassonius; and the Holy Men of Galatia and Cappadocia, and Elsewhere; why those Saints until recently were Long-Lived
      35. The Wooden Tripod and the Succession of the Emperor, through a Knowledge of its Letters. Destruction of the Philosophers; Astronomy
      36. Expedition against the Sarmatians; Death of Valentinian in Rome; Valentinian the Younger proclaimed; Persecution of the Priests; Oration of the Philosopher Themistius, on account of which Valens was disposed to treat those who differed from him more Humanely
      37. Concerning the Barbarians beyond the Danube, who were driven out by the Huns, and advanced to the Romans, and their Conversion to Christianity; Ulphilas and Athanarichus; Occurrences between them; whence the Goths received Arianism
      38. Concerning Mania, the Phylarch of the Saracens. When the Treaty with the Romans was dissolved, Moses, their Bishop, who had been ordained by the Christians, renewed it. Narrative concerning the Ishmaelites and the Saracens, and their Goods; and how they began to be Christianized through Zocomus, Their Phylarch
      39. Peter, having returned from Rome, regains the Churches of Egypt, after Lucius had given way; Expedition of Valens into the West against the Scythians
      40. Saint Isaac, the Monk, predicts the Death of Valens. Valens in his Flight enters a Chaff-House, is consumed, and so yields up his Life
    11. Book VII
      1. 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
      2. 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
      3. Concerning St. Meletius and Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch. Their Oath respecting the Episcopal See
      4. 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
      5. 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
      6. Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of Eunomius. Boldness of St. Amphilochius toward the Emperor
      7. Concerning the Second Holy General Council, and the Place and Cause of its Convention. Abdication of Gregory the Theologian
      8. Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace and Education
      9. Decrees of the Second General Council. Maximus, the Cynical Philosopher
      10. Concerning Martyrius of Cilicia. Translation of the Remains of St. Paul the Confessor, and of Meletius, Bishop of Antioch
      11. Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath
      12. 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 held a different View he ejected from the Churches
      13. 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
      14. 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, celebrates a Magnificent Triumph in Rome
      15. 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
      16. 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
      17. 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 Parties; those in Constantinople were more Limited
      18. Another Heresy, that of the Sabbatians, is originated by the Novatians. Their Synod in Sangarus. Account in Greater Detail of the Easter Festival
      19. A List Worthy of Study, Given by the Historian, of Customs among Different Nations and Churches
      20. Extension of our Doctrines, and Complete Demolition of Idolatrous Temples. Inundation of the Nile
      21. Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it
      22. Death of Valentinian the Younger, Emperor in Rome, through Strangling. The Tyrant Eugenius. Prophecy of John, the Monk of Thebaïs
      23. Exaction of Tribute in Antioch, and Demolition of the Statues of the Emperor. Embassy headed by Flavian the Chief Priest
      24. Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius
      25. Intrepid Bearing of St. Ambrose in the Presence of the Emperor Theodosius. Massacre at Thessalonica. Narrative of the other Righteous Deeds of this Saint
      26. St. Donatus, Bishop of Eurœa, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia
      27. St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, and a Particular Account of his Acts
      28. Acacius, Bishop of Berœa, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue
      29. Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great
    12. Book VIII
      1. 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
      2. Education, Training, Conduct, and Wisdom of the Great John Chrysostom; his Promotion to the See; Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, becomes his Confirmed Opponent
      3. 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 to Flavian
      4. Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated
      5. 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
      6. Proceedings of John in Asia and Phrygia. Heraclides, Bishop of Ephesus, and Gerontius, Bishop of Nicomedia
      7. 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
      8. 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
      9. Serapion, the Archdeacon, and St. Olympias. Some of the Celebrated Men insolently bear down upon John, traducing him as Impracticable and Passionate
      10. Severian, Bishop of Gabales, and Antiochus, Bishop of Ptolemaïs. Dispute between Serapion and Severian. Reconciliation between them effected by the Empress
      11. Question agitated in Egypt, as to whether God has a Corporeal Form. Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, and the Books of Origen
      12. 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
      13. These Four repair to John on account of his Interest; for this Reason, Theophilus was enraged, and prepares himself to fight against John
      14. Perversity of Theophilus. St. Epiphanius: his Residence at Constantinople and Preparation to excite the People against John
      15. The Son of the Empress and St. Epiphanius. Conference between the “Long Brothers” and Epiphanius, and his Re-Embarkation for Cyprus. Epiphanius and John
      16. The Dispute between the Empress and John. Arrival of Theophilus from Egypt. Cyrinus, Bishop of Chalcedon
      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
      18. Sedition of the People against Theophilus; and they traduced their Rulers. John was recalled, and again came to the See
      19. Obstinancy of Theophilus. Enmity between the Egyptians and the Citizens of Constantinople. Flight of Theophilus. Nilammon the Ascetic. The Synod concerning John
      20. The Statue of the Empress; what happened there; the Teaching of John; Convocation of another Synod against John; his Deposition
      21. Calamities suffered by the People after the Expulsion of John. The Plots against him of Assassination
      22. Unlawful Expulsion of John from his Bishopric. The Trouble which followed. Conflagration of the Church by Fire from Heaven. Exile of John to Cucusus
      23. Arsacius elected to succeed John. The Evils wrought against the Followers of John. St. Nicarete
      24. Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the Presbyter Tigrius, are persecuted on account of their Attachment to John. The Patriarchs
      25. Since these Ills existed in the Church, Secular Affairs also fell into Disorder. The Affairs of Stilicho, the General of Honorius
      26. 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
      27. 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
      28. 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
    13. Book I. X
      1. Death of Arcadius, and Government of Theodosius the Younger. His Sisters. Piety, Virtue, and Virginity, of the Princess Pulcheria; her Divinely Loved Works; she educated the Emperor Befittingly
      2. Discovery of the Relics of Forty Holy Martyrs
      3. The Virtues of Pulcheria; Her Sisters
      4. Truce with Persia. Honorius and Stilicho. Transactions in Rome and Dalmatia
      5. The Different Nations took up Arms against the Romans, of whom some were, through the Providence of God defeated, and others brought to Terms of Amity
      6. Alaric the Goth. He assaulted Rome, and straitened it by War
      7. Innocent the Bishop of the Presbytery of Rome. He sent an Embassy to Alaric. Jovius, Prefect of Italy. Embassy dispatched to the Emperor. Events concerning Alaric
      8. Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and how he eventually craved Forgiveness at the Feet of Honorius
      9. The Disturbance which the Greeks and Christians had about Attalus. The Courageous Saros; Alaric, by a Stratagem, obtains Possession of Rome, and protected the Sacred Asylum of the Apostle Peter
      10. A Roman Lady who manifested a Deed of Modesty
      11. The Tyrants who in the West at that Time rebelled against Honorius. They are wholly destroyed on account of the Emperor's Love of God
      12. Theodosiolus and Lagodius. The Races of the Vandals and Suevi. Death of Alaric. Flight of the Tyrants Constantine and Constans
      13. Concerning Gerontius, Maximus, and the Troops of Honorius. Capture of Gerontius and his Wife; their Death
      14. Constantine. The Army of Honorius and Edovicus his General. Defeat of Edovicus by Ulphilas, the General of Constantine. Death of Edovicus
      15. Constantine throws aside the Emblems of Imperial Power, and is ordained as Presbyter; his Subsequent Death. Death of the other Tyrants who had conspired against Honorius
      16. Honorius the Ruler, a Lover of God. Death of Honorius. His Successors, Valentinian, and Honoria his Daughter; the Peace which was then Worldwide
      17. Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr
  4. General Indexes
    1. General Index to Socrates' Ecceliastical History
    2. General Index to Sozomen's Ecceliastical History
  5. Indexes
    1. Index of Scripture References
    2. Greek Words and Phrases
    3. German Words and Phrases
    4. French Words and Phrases
    5. Index of Pages of the Print Edition