After the Synod, on the Death of Alexander, Athanasius is constituted Bishop of Alexandria. The Macedonians, who had subscribed the 'Homoousian' Doctrine, return to their Former Error. He makes the Soldiery sacrifice, although they were Unwilling. Death of the Empress Eudoxia. Constantine writes to Sapor to stay the Persecution of the Christians. Athanasius, intimidated by the Emperor's Threats, returns to Rome again. Events at Edessa: Constancy of the Devout Citizens, and Courage of a Pious Woman. Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath. In Consequence of the Translation, Many of the Christians are Ill-Treated. Of the Outrages committed by the Pagans against the Christians. In spite of its archaic translation, Socrates Scholasticus offers a surprisingly well-balanced treatment of the 130+ years after the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 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. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The basis of the present edition of Socrates’ Ecclesiastical History is the translation in Bagster’s series mentioned in the Introduction, Part IV. The Emperor Gratian recalls the Orthodox Bishops, and expels the Heretics from the Churches. Formulary of the Council of Ariminum approved by the Acacians. The Arians who supported Eudoxius prevail and eject the Orthodox from the Churches. Of Sisinnius Bishop of the Novatians. Innocent the Bishop of the Presbytery of Rome. Of the Creed sent by the Eastern Bishops to those in Italy, called the Lengthy Creed. Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans. St. Epiphanius: his Residence at Constantinople and Preparation to excite the People against John. Concerning Lucifer and Eusebius, Bishops of the West. Their Synod in Sangarus. Gratian commands each to believe as he wishes. How the Iberians received the Faith of Christ. The Son of the Empress and St. Epiphanius. 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. The Emperor Indignant at the Murder of George, rebukes the Alexandrians by Letter. Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria. Featuring the Church Fathers, Catholic Encyclopedia, Summa Theologica and more. Persecution of the Egyptian Monks, and of the Disciples of St. Antony. 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. John is expelled from his Church by a Synod held at Chalcedon on account of his Dispraise of Women. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Councils of Sicily and of Tyana. And since it has an important bearing on the matter in hand, it will be proper to enter into a brief account of Constantine’s conversion to Christianity, making a beginning with this event. Exile of John to Cucusus. The Emperor orders a Convention composed of All the Various Sects. Letter of Constantius to the Egyptians in behalf of Athanasius. The Emperor orders Demophilus the Arian Bishop either to assent to the 'Homoousion,' or leave the City. The Reign of Jovian; he introduced Many Laws which he carried out in his Government. Obstinancy of Theophilus. The Epistle which he sent to the Pagan High-Priests. 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. He registers John's Name in the Diptychs. Meletius formed his own Church: but those who held to Consubstantiality turned away from him because he had been ordained by Arians. Great book on post biblical church history, Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017. 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 Socrates’ Ecclesiastical History.. Until the beginning of the fourth century historiography remained a pagan science. The Emperor banishes Evagrius and Eustathius. In What Manner, and from What Cause, the Functions of the Presbyter, Appointed to Preside over the Imposition of Penance, were abolished. Some events are disturbing in nature, but are reported factually in order that the reader gets the message that it was a confusing period of time and life had not much value to many in power. 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. He is succeeded by Damasus and Syricius. Macedonius: his Second Usurpation of the See, and his Evil Deeds. Expedition of Julian into Persia; he was worsted and broke off his Life Miserably. Athanasius, encouraged by the Letter of Constantine the Younger, returns to Alexandria. Evil Deeds perpetrated by George in Egypt after the Expulsion of Athanasius. The Patriarchs. Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. Martyrdom of St. Acepsimas and of his Companions. Valens in his Flight enters a Chaff-House, is consumed, and so yields up his Life. Translation of the Remains of St. Paul the Confessor, and of Meletius, Bishop of Antioch. Inundation of the Nile. Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople; his Refusal to receive Arius into Communion; Arius is burst asunder while seeking Natural Relief. The Ecclesiastical History of Socrates Scholasticus. The Bishops flock around Jovian, each attempting to draw him to his own Creed. Concerning the Occurrences between the Empress Justina and St. Ambrose. John swayed the People by his Teachings. Death of Constans Cæsar. the ecclesiastical history, by socrates scholasticus. 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. Succession of the Novatian and other Patriarchs. The Macedonians, pressed by the Emperor's Violence toward them, send a Deputation to Liberius Bishop of Rome, and subscribe the Nicene Creed. Unable to add item to List. The Emperor also summons to the Synod Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians. Council of Tyre; Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius. Eunomius supersedes Eleusius the Macedonian in the See of Cyzicus, His Origin and Imitation of Aëtius, whose Amanuensis he had been. Conflict between the Constantinopolitans and Alexandrians on Account of Heraclides; Flight of Theophilus and the Bishops of his Party. Synod of Jerusalem. Death of Arsacius. Account of the Eighty Pious Delegates in Nicomedia, whom Valens burned with the Vessel in Mid-Sea. How the Armenians and Persians embraced Christianity. Of the Office of Penitentiary Presbyters and its Abolition. Liberius, Bishop of Rome, and the cause of his being exiled by Constantius. The Deeds of Some Holy Persons who devoted themselves to a Solitary Life. 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. The Synod which was expected to be held in Cilicia is dissolved by Valens. The Pious elect Evagrius. 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. Events concerning Alaric. Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia. 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. 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