Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 2

The Ecclesiastical History, of Salaminius Hermias Sozomenus205 pages

Book I
Chapter III.—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
Chapter IV.—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
Chapter V.—Refutation of the Assertion that Constantine became a Christian in consequence of the Murder of his son Crispus
Chapter VI.—The Father of Constantine allows the Name of Christ to be Extended; Constantine the Great prepared it to Penetrate Everywhere
Chapter VII.—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
Chapter VIII.—List of the Benefits which Constantine conferred in the Freedom of the Christians and Building of Churches; and other Deeds for the Public Welfare
Chapter IX.—Constantine Enacts a Law in Favor of Celibates and of the Clergy
Chapter X.—Concerning the Great Confessors who survived
Chapter XI.—Account of St. Spyridon: His Modesty and Steadfastness
Chapter XII.—On the Organization of the Monks: its Origin and Founders
Chapter XIII.—About Antony the Great and St. Paul the Simple
Chapter XIV.—Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus
Chapter XV.—The Arian Heresy, its Origin, its Progress, and the Contention which it occasioned among the Bishops
Chapter XVII.—Of the Council convened at Nicæa on Account of Arius
Chapter XVIII.—Two Philosophers Are Converted to the Faith by the Simplicity of Two Old Men with Whom They Hold a Disputation
Chapter XIX.—When the Council was assembled, the Emperor delivered a Public Address
Chapter XX.—After Having Given Audience to Both Parties, the Emperor Condemned the Followers of Arius and Banished Them
Chapter XXI.—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
Chapter XXII.—Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians, is summoned by the Emperor to be present at the First Council
Chapter XXIII.—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
Chapter XXIV.—Concerning Melitius; the Excellent Directions made by the Holy Council in his Complications
Book II
Chapter II.—Concerning Helena, the Mother of the Emperor; she visited Jerusalem, built Temples in that City, and performed other Godly Works: Her Death
Chapter IV.—What Constantine the Great Effected About the Oak in Mamre; He Also Built a Temple
Chapter V.—Constantine Destroyed the Places Dedicated to the Idols, and Persuaded the People to Prefer Christianity
Chapter VI.—The Reason why under Constantine, the Name of Christ was spread throughout the Whole World
Chapter VII.—How the Iberians received the Faith of Christ
Chapter VIII.—How the Armenians and Persians embraced Christianity
Chapter IX.—Sapor King of Persia is Excited against the Christians. Symeon, Bishop of Persia, and Usthazanes, a Eunuch, Suffer the Agony of Martyrdom
Chapter X.—Christians slain by Sapor in Persia
Chapter XI.—Pusices, Superintendent of the Artisans of Sapor
Chapter XII.—Tarbula, the Sister of Symeon, and her Martyrdom
Chapter XIII.—Martyrdom of St. Acepsimas and of his Companions
Chapter XIV.—The Martyrdom of Bishop Milles and his Conduct. Sixteen Thousand Distinguished Men in Persia suffer Martyrdom under Sapor, besides Obscure Individuals
Chapter XV.—Constantine writes to Sapor to stay the Persecution of the Christians
Chapter XVI.—Eusebius and Theognis who at the Council of Nice had assented to the Writings of Arius restored to their own Sees
Chapter XIX.—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
Chapter XX.—Concerning Maximus, who succeeded Macarius in the See of Jerusalem
Chapter XXI.—The Melitians and the Arians agree in Sentiment; Eusebius and Theognis endeavor to inflame anew the Disease of Arius
Chapter XXII.—The Vain Machinations of the Arians and Melitians against St. Athanasius
Chapter XXIII.—Calumny respecting St. Athanasius and the Hand of Arsenius
Chapter XXIV.—Some Indian Nations received Christianity at that Time through the Instrumentality of Two Captives, Frumentius and Edesius
Chapter XXV.—Council of Tyre; Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius
Chapter XXVI.—Erection of a Temple by Constantine the Great at Golgotha, in Jerusalem; its Dedication
Chapter XXVIII.—Letter from the Emperor Constantine to the Synod of Tyre, and Exile of St. Athanasius through the Machination of the Arian Faction
Chapter XXIX.—Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople; his Refusal to receive Arius into Communion; Arius is burst asunder while seeking Natural Relief
Chapter XXX.—Account given by the Great Athanasius of the Death of Arius
Chapter XXXI.—Events which occurred in Alexandria after the Death of Arius. Letter of Constantine the Great to the Church there
Chapter XXXIII.—Marcellus Bishop of Ancyra; his Heresy and Deposition
Chapter XXXIV.—Death of Constantine the Great; he died after Baptism and was buried in the Temple of the Holy Apostles
Book III
Chapter III.—Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, and Macedonius, the Pneumatomachian
Chapter IV.—A Sedition was excited on the Ordination of Paul
Chapter V.—The Partial Council of Antioch; it deposed Athanasius; it substituted Gregory; its Two Statements of the Faith; those who agreed with them
Chapter VI.—Eusebius surnamed Emesenus; Gregory accepted Alexandria; Athanasius seeks Refuge in Rome
Chapter IX.—Ejection of Paul and Athanasius; Macedonius is invested with the Government of the Church of Constantinople
Chapter XII.—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
Chapter XIII.—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
Chapter XV.—Didymus the Blind, and Aëtius the Heretic
Chapter XVI.—Concerning St. Ephraim
Chapter XVII.—Transactions of that Period, and Progress of Christian Doctrine through the Joint Efforts of Emperors and Arch-Priests
Chapter XIX.—Further Particulars concerning the Term "Consubstantial." Council of Ariminum, the Manner, Source, and Reason of its Convention
Chapter XX.—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
Chapter XXI.—Letter of Constantius to the Egyptians in behalf of Athanasius. Synod of Jerusalem
Chapter XXII.—Epistle written by the Synod of Jerusalem in Favor of Athanasius
Chapter XXIII.—Valens and Ursacius, who belonged to the Arian Faction, confess to the Bishop of Rome that they had made False Charges against Athanasius
Chapter XXIV.—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
Book IV
Chapter III.—Martyrdom of the Holy Notaries
Chapter IV.—Campaign of Constantius in Sirmium, and Details concerning Vetranio and Magnentius. Gallus receives the Title of Cæsar, and is sent to the East
Chapter V.—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
Chapter VII.—Death of the Tyrants Magnentius and Silvanus the Apostate. Sedition of the Jews in Palestine. Gallus Cæsar is slain, on Suspicion of Revolution
Chapter VIII.—Arrival of Constantius at Rome. A Council held in Italy. Account of what happened to Athanasius the Great through the Machinations of the Arians
Chapter IX.—Council of Milan. Flight of Athanasius
Chapter X.—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
Chapter XI.—Liberius, Bishop of Rome, and the cause of his being exiled by Constantius. Felix his Successor
Chapter XII.—Aëtius, the Syrian, and Eudoxius, the Successor of Leontius in Antioch. Concerning the Term "Consubstantial."
Chapter XIII.—Innovations of Eudoxius censured in a Letter written by George, Bishop of Laodicea. Deputation from the Council of Ancyra to Constantius
Chapter XIV.—Letter of the Emperor Constantius against Eudoxius and his Partisans
Chapter XV.—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
Chapter XVII.—Proceedings of the Council of Ariminum
Chapter XVIII.—Letter from the Council at Ariminum to the Emperor Constantius
Chapter XXI.—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
Chapter XXII.—Council of Seleucia
Chapter XXIII.—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
Chapter XXIV.—Formulary of the Council of Ariminum approved by the Acacians. List of the Deposed Chief-Priests, and the Causes of their Condemnation
Chapter XXV.—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
Chapter XXVII.—Macedonius, after his Rejection from his See, blasphemes against the Holy Spirit; Propagation of his Heresy through the Instrumentality of Marathonius and Others
Chapter XXIX.—The Partisans of Acacius again do not remain Quiet, but strive to abolish the Term "Consubstantial," and to confirm the Heresy of Arius
Chapter XXX.—George, Bishop of Antioch, and the Chief-Priests of Jerusalem. Three Chief-Priests successively succeed Cyril; Restoration of Cyril to the See of Jerusalem
Book V
Chapter II.—The Life, Education, and Training of Julian, and his Accession to the Empire
Chapter III.—Julian, on his Settlement in the Empire, began quietly to stir up Opposition to Christianity, and to introduce Paganism artfully
Chapter IV.—Julian inflicted Evils upon the Inhabitants of Cæsarea. Bold Fidelity of Maris, Bishop of Chalcedon
Chapter V.—Julian restores Liberty to the Christians, in order to execute Further Troubles in the Church. The Evil Treatment of Christians he devised
Chapter VI.—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
Chapter VII.—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
Chapter VIII.—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
Chapter IX.—Martyrdom of the Saints Eusebius, Nestabus, and Zeno in the City of Gaza
Chapter X.—Concerning St. Hilarion and the Virgins in Heliopolis who were destroyed by Swine. Strange Martyrdom of Mark, Bishop of Arethusa
Chapter XI.—Concerning Macedonius, Theodulus, Gratian, Busiris, Basil, and Eupsychius, who suffered Martyrdom in those Times
Chapter XIII.—Concerning Paulinus and Meletius, Chief-Priests of Antioch; how Eusebius and Lucifer antagonized One Another; Eusebius and Hilarius defend the Nicene Faith
Chapter XIV.—The Partisans of Macedonius disputed with the Arians concerning Acacius
Chapter XV.—Athanasius is again Banished; concerning Eleusius, Bishop of Cyzicus, and Titus, Bishop of Bostra; Mention of the Ancestors of the Author
Chapter XVI.—Efforts of Julian to establish Paganism and to abolish our Usages. The Epistle which he sent to the Pagan High-Priests
Chapter XVII.—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
Chapter XIX.—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
Chapter XX.—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
Book VI
Chapter III.—The Reign of Jovian; he introduced Many Laws which he carried out in his Government
Chapter IV.—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
Chapter V.—Athanasius the Great is Very Highly Esteemed by the Emperor, and rules over the Churches of Egypt. Vision of Antony the Great
Chapter VI.—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
Chapter VIII.—Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop of Cyzicus, and Eunomius, the Heretic. Eunomius succeeds Eleusius
Chapter IX.—Sufferings of those who maintained the Nicene Faith. Agelius, the Ruler of the Novatians
Chapter X.—Concerning Valentinian the Younger and Gratian. Persecution under Valens. The Homoousians, being oppressed by the Arians and Macedonians, send an Embassy to Rome
Chapter XI.—The Confession of Eustathius, Silvanus, and Theophilus, the Deputies of the Macedonians, to Liberius, Bishop of Rome
Chapter XIII.—Demophilus, an Arian, became Bishop of Constantinople after Eudoxius. The Pious elect Evagrius. Account of the Persecution which ensued
Chapter XIV.—Account of the Eighty Pious Delegates in Nicomedia, whom Valens burned with the Vessel in Mid-Sea
Chapter XV.—Disputes between Eusebius, Bishop of Cæsarea, and Basil the Great. Hence the Arians took courage and came to Cæsarea, and were repulsed
Chapter XVI.—Basil becomes Bishop of Cæsarea after Eusebius; his Boldness towards the Emperor and the Prefect
Chapter XVII.—Friendship of Basil and of Gregory, the Theologian; being Peers in Wisdom, they defend the Nicene Doctrines
Chapter XX.—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
Chapter XXI.—List of the Places in which the Nicene Doctrines were Represented; Faith manifested by the Scythians; Vetranio, the Leader of this Race
Chapter XXII.—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
Chapter XXIV.—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
Chapter XXV.—Concerning Apolinarius: Father and Son of that Name. Vitalianus, the Presbyter. On being dislodged from One Kind of Heresy, they incline to Others
Chapter XXVI.—Eunomius and his Teacher Aëtius, their Affairs and Doctrines. They were the first who broached One Immersion for the Baptism
Chapter XXVIII.—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
Chapter XXIX.—Concerning the Monks of Thebaïs: Apollos, Dorotheus; concerning Piammon, John, Mark, Macarius, Apollodorus, Moses, Paul, who was in Ferma, Pacho, Stephen, and Pior
Chapter XXX.—Monks of Scetis: Origen, Didymus, Cronion, Orsisius, Putubatus, Arsion, Serapion, Ammon, Eusebius, and Dioscorus, the Brethren who are called Long, and Evagrius the Philosopher
Chapter XXXI.—Concerning the Monks of Nitria, and the Monasteries called Cells; about the One in Rhinocorura; about Melas, Dionysius, and Solon
Chapter XXXII.—Monks of Palestine: Hesycas, Epiphanius, who was afterwards in Cyprus, Ammonius, and Silvanus
Chapter XXXIII.—Monks of Syria and Persia: Battheus, Eusebius, Barges, Halas, Abbo, Lazarus, Abdaleus, Zeno, Heliodorus, Eusebius of Carræ, Protogenes, and Aones
Chapter XXXV.—The Wooden Tripod and the Succession of the Emperor, through a Knowledge of its Letters. Destruction of the Philosophers; Astronomy
Chapter XXXIX.—Peter, having returned from Rome, regains the Churches of Egypt, after Lucius had given way; Expedition of Valens into the West against the Scythians
Chapter XL.—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
Book VII
Chapter III.—Concerning St. Meletius and Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch. Their Oath respecting the Episcopal See
Chapter V.—Gregory, the Theologian, receives from Theodosius the Government of the Churches. Expulsion of Demophilus, and of all who deny that the Son is "Consubstantial" with the Father
Chapter VI.—Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of Eunomius. Boldness of St. Amphilochius toward the Emperor
Chapter VII.—Concerning the Second Holy General Council, and the Place and Cause of its Convention. Abdication of Gregory the Theologian
Chapter VIII.—Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace and Education
Chapter IX.—Decrees of the Second General Council. Maximus, the Cynical Philosopher
Chapter X.—Concerning Martyrius of Cilicia. Translation of the Remains of St. Paul the Confessor, and of Meletius, Bishop of Antioch
Chapter XI.—Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath
Chapter XIII.—Maximus the Tyrant. Concerning the Occurrences between the Empress Justina and St. Ambrose. The Emperor Gratian was killed by Guile. Valentinian and his Mother fled to Theodosius in Thessalonica
Chapter XV.—Flavian and Evagrius, Bishops of Antioch. The Events at Alexandria upon the Destruction of the Temple of Dionysus. The Serapeum and the other Idolatrous Temples which were destroyed
Chapter XVI.—In What Manner, and from What Cause, the Functions of the Presbyter, Appointed to Preside over the Imposition of Penance, were abolished. Dissertation on the Mode of Imposing Penance
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
Chapter XIX.—A List Worthy of Study, Given by the Historian, of Customs among Different Nations and Churches
Chapter XX.—Extension of our Doctrines, and Complete Demolition of Idolatrous Temples. Inundation of the Nile
Chapter XXI.—Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it
Chapter XXII.—Death of Valentinian the Younger, Emperor in Rome, through Strangling. The Tyrant Eugenius. Prophecy of John, the Monk of Thebaïs
Chapter XXIII.—Exaction of Tribute in Antioch, and Demolition of the Statues of the Emperor. Embassy headed by Flavian the Chief Priest
Chapter XXIV.—Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius
Chapter XXV.—Intrepid Bearing of St. Ambrose in the Presence of the Emperor Theodosius. Massacre at Thessalonica. Narrative of the other Righteous Deeds of this Saint
Chapter XXVI.—St. Donatus, Bishop of Euroea, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia
Chapter XXVII.—St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, and a Particular Account of his Acts
Chapter XXVIII.—Acacius, Bishop of Beroea, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue
Chapter XXIX.—Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great
Book VIII
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
Chapter IV.—Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated
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
Chapter VI.—Proceedings of John in Asia and Phrygia. Heraclides, Bishop of Ephesus, and Gerontius, Bishop of Nicomedia
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
Chapter VIII.—Antiphonal Hymns against the Arians introduced by John. The Interests of the Orthodox are much augmented by the Teachings of John, while the Wealthy are More and More Enraged
Chapter IX.—Serapion, the Archdeacon, and St. Olympias. Some of the Celebrated Men insolently bear down upon John, traducing him as Impracticable and Passionate
Chapter X.—Severian, Bishop of Gabales, and Antiochus, Bishop of Ptolemaïs. Dispute between Serapion and Severian. Reconciliation between them effected by the Empress
Chapter XI.—Question agitated in Egypt, as to whether God has a Corporeal Form. Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, and the Books of Origen
Chapter XII.—About the Four Brothers, called "The Long," who were Ascetics, and of whom Theophilus was an Enemy; about Isidore and the Events which came about through these Four
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
Chapter XIV.—Perversity of Theophilus. St. Epiphanius: his Residence at Constantinople and Preparation to excite the People against 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
Chapter XVI.—The Dispute between the Empress and John. Arrival of Theophilus from Egypt. Cyrinus, Bishop of Chalcedon
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
Chapter XVIII.—Sedition of the People against Theophilus; and They Traduced Their Rulers. John Was Recalled, and Again Came to the See
Chapter XIX.—Obstinancy of Theophilus. Enmity between the Egyptians and the Citizens of Constantinople. Flight of Theophilus. Nilammon the Ascetic. The Synod concerning John
Chapter XX.—The Statue of the Empress; what happened there; the Teaching of John; Convocation of another Synod against John; his Deposition
Chapter XXI.—Calamities suffered by the People after the Expulsion of John. The Plots against him of Assassination
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
Chapter XXIII.—Arsacius elected to succeed John. The Evils wrought against the Followers of John. St. Nicarete
Chapter XXIV.—Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the Presbyter Tigrius, are persecuted on account of their Attachment to John. The Patriarchs
Chapter XXV.—Since these Ills existed in the Church, Secular Affairs also fell into Disorder. The Affairs of Stilicho, the General of Honorius
Chapter XXVI.—Two Epistles from Innocent, the Pope of Rome, of which one was addressed to John Chrysostom, and the other to the Clergy of Constantinople concerning John
Chapter XXVII.—The Terrible Events which resulted from the Treatment of John. Death of the Empress Eudoxia. Death of Arsacius. And further concerning Atticus, the Patriarch, his Birthplace, and Character
Chapter XXVIII.—Effort of Innocent, Bishop of Rome, to recall John through a Council. Concerning those who were sent by him to make Trial of the Matter. The Death of John Chrysostom
Book IX
Chapter II.—Discovery of the Relics of Forty Holy Martyrs
Chapter III.—The Virtues of Pulcheria; Her Sisters
Chapter IV.—Truce with Persia. Honorius and Stilicho. Transactions in Rome and Dalmatia
Chapter V.—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
Chapter VI.—Alaric the Goth. He Assaulted Rome, and Straitened It by War
Chapter VII.—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
Chapter VIII.—Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and how he eventually craved Forgiveness at the Feet of Honorius
Chapter X.—A Roman Lady who manifested a Deed of Modesty
Chapter XI.—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
Chapter XII.—Theodosiolus and Lagodius. The Races of the Vandals and Suevi. Death of Alaric. Flight of the Tyrants Constantine and Constans
Chapter XIII.—Concerning Gerontius, Maximus, and the Troops of Honorius. Capture of Gerontius and his Wife; their Death
Chapter XIV.—Constantine. The Army of Honorius and Edovicus his General. Defeat of Edovicus by Ulphilas, the General of Constantine. Death of Edovicus
Chapter XV.—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
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
Chapter XVII.—Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr

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