The Ecclesiastical History — Socrates Scholasticus

Book I c.1–40
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Work.
Chapter 2 By what Means the Emperor Constantine became a Christian.
Chapter 3 While Constantine favors the Christians, Licinius, his Colleague, persecutes them.
Chapter 4 War arises between Constantine and Licinius on Account of the Christians.
Chapter 5 The Dispute of Arius with Alexander, his Bishop.
Chapter 6 Division begins in the Church from this Controversy; and Alexander Bishop of Alexandria excommunicates Arius and his Adherents.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 8 Of the Synod which was held at Nicæa in Bithynia, and the Creed there put forth.
Chapter 9 The Letter of the Synod, relative to its Decisions: and the Condemnation of Arius and those who agreed with him.
Chapter 10 The Emperor also summons to the Synod Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians.
Chapter 11 Of the Bishop Paphnutius.
Chapter 12 Of Spyridon, Bishop of the Cypriots.
Chapter 13 Of Eutychian the Monk.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 15 After the Synod, on the Death of Alexander, Athanasius is constituted Bishop of Alexandria.
Chapter 16 The Emperor Constantine having enlarged the Ancient Byzantium, calls it Constantinople.
Chapter 17 The Emperor's Mother Helena having come to Jerusalem, searches for and finds the Cross of Christ, and builds a Church.
Chapter 18 The Emperor Constantine abolishes Paganism and erects many Churches in Different Places.
Chapter 19 In what Manner the Nations in the Interior of India were Christianized in the Times of Constantine.
Chapter 20 In what Manner the Iberians were converted to Christianity.
Chapter 21 Of Anthony the Monk.
Chapter 22 Manes, the Founder of the Manichæan Heresy, and on his Origin.
Chapter 23 Eusebius Bishop of Nicomedia, and Theognis Bishop of Nicæa, having recovered Confidence, endeavor to subvert the Nicene Creed, by plotting against Athanasius.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 25 Of the Presbyter who exerted himself for the Recall of Arius.
Chapter 26 Arius, on being recalled, presents a Recantation to the Emperor, and pretends to accept the Nicene Creed.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 28 On Account of the Charges against Athanasius, the Emperor convokes a Synod of Bishops at Tyre.
Chapter 29 Of Arsenius, and his Hand which was said to have been cut off.
Chapter 30 Athanasius is found Innocent of what he was accused; his Accusers take to Flight.
Chapter 31 When the Bishops will not listen to Athanasius' Defense on the Second Charge, he betakes himself to the Emperor.
Chapter 32 On the Departure of Athanasius, those who composed the Synod vote his Deposition.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 34 The Emperor summons the Synod to himself by Letter, in order that the Charges against Athanasius might be carefully examined before him.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 36 Of Marcellus Bishop of Ancyra, and Asterius the Sophist.
Chapter 37 After the Banishment of Athanasius, Arius having been sent for by the Emperor, raises a Disturbance against Alexander Bishop of Constantinople.
Chapter 38 The Death of Arius.
Chapter 39 The Emperor falls sick and dies.
Chapter 40 The Funeral of the Emperor Constantine.
Book II c.1–47
Chapter 1 Introduction containing the Reason for the Author's Revision of his First and Second Books.
Chapter 2 Eusebius, Bishop of Nicomedia, and his Party, by again endeavoring to introduce the Arian Heresy, create Disturbances in the Churches.
Chapter 3 Athanasius, encouraged by the Letter of Constantine the Younger, returns to Alexandria.
Chapter 4 On the Death of Eusebius Pamphilus, Acacius succeeds to the Bishopric of Cæsarea.
Chapter 5 The Death of Constantine the Younger.
Chapter 6 Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople, when at the Point of Death proposes the Election either of Paul or of Macedonius as his Successor.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 8 Eusebius having convened Another Synod at Antioch in Syria, causes a New Creed to be promulgated.
Chapter 9 Of Eusebius of Emisa.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 11 On the Arrival of Gregory at Alexandria, tended by a Military Escort, Athanasius flees.
Chapter 12 The People of Constantinople restore Paul to his See after the Death of Eusebius, while the Arians elect Macedonius.
Chapter 13 Paul is again ejected from the Church by Constantius, in consequence of the Slaughter of Hermogenes, his General.
Chapter 14 The Arians remove Gregory from the See of Alexandria, and appoint George in his Place.
Chapter 15 Athanasius and Paul going to Rome, and having obtained Letters from Bishop Julius, recover their respective Dioceses.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 17 Athanasius, intimidated by the Emperor's Threats, returns to Rome again.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 19 Of the Creed sent by the Eastern Bishops to those in Italy, called the Lengthy Creed.
Chapter 20 Of the Council at Sardica.
Chapter 21 Defense of Eusebius Pamphilus.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 23 Constantius, being Afraid of his Brother's Threats, recalls Athanasius by Letter, and sends him to Alexandria.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 25 Of the Usurpers Magnentius and Vetranio.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 27 Macedonius having possessed himself of the See of Constantinople inflicts much Injury on those who differ from him.
Chapter 28 Athanasius' Account of the Deeds of Violence committed at Alexandria by George the Arian.
Chapter 29 Of the Heresiarch Photinus.
Chapter 30 Creeds published at Sirmium in Presence of the Emperor Constantius.
Chapter 31 Of Hosius, Bishop of Cordova.
Chapter 32 Overthrow of the Usurper Magnentius.
Chapter 33 Of the Jews inhabiting Dio-Cæsarea in Palestine.
Chapter 34 Of Gallus Cæsar.
Chapter 35 Of Aëtius the Syrian, Teacher of Eunomius.
Chapter 36 Of the Synod at Milan.
Chapter 37 Of the Synod at Ariminum, and the Creed there published.
Chapter 38 Cruelty of Macedonius, and Tumults raised by him.
Chapter 39 Of the Synod at Seleucia, in Isauria.
Chapter 40 Acacius, Bishop of Cæsarea, dictates a new Form of Creed in the Synod at Seleucia.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 42 On the Deposition of Macedonius, Eudoxius obtains the Bishopric of Constantinople.
Chapter 43 Of Eustathius Bishop of Sebastia.
Chapter 44 Of Meletius Bishop of Antioch.
Chapter 45 The Heresy of Macedonius.
Chapter 46 Of the Apollinarians, and their Heresy.
Chapter 47 Successes of Julian; Death of the Emperor Constantius.
Book III c.1–26
Chapter 1 Of Julian; his Lineage and Education; his Elevation to the Throne; his Apostasy to Paganism.
Chapter 2 Of the Sedition excited at Alexandria, and how George was slain.
Chapter 3 The Emperor Indignant at the Murder of George, rebukes the Alexandrians by Letter.
Chapter 4 On the Death of George, Athanasius returns to Alexandria, and takes Possession of his See.
Chapter 5 Of Lucifer and Eusebius.
Chapter 6 Lucifer goes to Antioch and consecrates Paulinus.
Chapter 7 By the Co-operation of Eusebius and Athanasius a Synod is held at Alexandria, wherein the Trinity is declared to be Consubstantial.
Chapter 8 Quotations from Athanasius' 'Defense of his Flight.'
Chapter 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.
Chapter 10 Of Hilary Bishop of Poictiers.
Chapter 11 The Emperor Julian extracts Money from the Christians.
Chapter 12 Of Maris Bishop of Chalcedon; Julian forbids Christians from entering Literary Pursuits.
Chapter 13 Of the Outrages committed by the Pagans against the Christians.
Chapter 14 Flight of Athanasius.
Chapter 15 Martyrs at Merum in Phrygia, under Julian.
Chapter 16 Of the Literary Labors of the Two Apollinares and the Emperor's Prohibition of Christians being instructed in Greek Literature.
Chapter 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.'
Chapter 18 The Emperor consulting an Oracle, the Demon gives no Response, being awed by the Nearness of Babylas the Martyr.
Chapter 19 Wrath of the Emperor, and Firmness of Theodore the Confessor.
Chapter 20 The Jews instigated by the Emperor attempt to rebuild their Temple, and are frustrated in their Attempt by Miraculous Interposition.
Chapter 21 The Emperor's Invasion of Persia, and Death.
Chapter 22 Jovian is proclaimed Emperor.
Chapter 23 Refutation of what Libanius the Sophist said concerning Julian.
Chapter 24 The Bishops flock around Jovian, each attempting to draw him to his own Creed.
Chapter 25 The Macedonians and Acacians meet at Antioch, and proclaim their Assent to the Nicene Creed.
Chapter 26 Death of the Emperor Jovian.
Book IV c.1–38
Chapter 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.
Chapter 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.'
Chapter 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.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 6 After the Death of Procopius Valens constrains those who composed the Synod, and All Christians, to profess Arianism.
Chapter 7 Eunomius supersedes Eleusius the Macedonian in the See of Cyzicus, His Origin and Imitation of Aëtius, whose Amanuensis he had been.
Chapter 8 Of the Oracle found inscribed an a Stone, when the Walls of Chalcedon were demolished by Order of the Emperor Valens.
Chapter 9 Valens persecutes the Novatians, because they accepted the Orthodox Faith.
Chapter 10 Birth of Valentinian the Younger.
Chapter 11 Hail of Extraordinary Size; and Earthquakes in Bithynia and the Hellespont.
Chapter 12 The Macedonians, pressed by the Emperor's Violence toward them, send a Deputation to Liberius Bishop of Rome, and subscribe the Nicene Creed.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 14 The Arians ordain Demophilus after the Death of Eudoxius at Constantinople; but the Orthodox Party constitute Evagrius his Successor.
Chapter 15 The Emperor banishes Evagrius and Eustathius. The Arians persecute the Orthodox.
Chapter 16 Certain Presbyters burnt in a Ship by Order of Valens. Famine in Phrygia.
Chapter 17 The Emperor Valens, while at Antioch, again persecutes the Adherents of the 'Homoousion.'
Chapter 18 Events at Edessa: Constancy of the Devout Citizens, and Courage of a Pious Woman.
Chapter 19 Slaughter of Many Persons by Valens an Account of their Names, in Consequence of a Heathen Prediction.
Chapter 20 Death of Athanasius, and Elevation of Peter to His See.
Chapter 21 The Arians are allowed by the Emperor to imprison Peter and to set Lucius over the See of Alexandria.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 23 The Deeds of Some Holy Persons who devoted themselves to a Solitary Life.
Chapter 24 Assault upon the Monks, and Banishment of their Superiors, who exhibit Miraculous Power.
Chapter 25 Of Didymus the Blind Man.
Chapter 26 Of Basil of Cæsarea, and Gregory of Nazianzus.
Chapter 27 Of Gregory Thaumaturgus (the Wonder-Worker).
Chapter 28 Of Novatus and his Followers. The Novatians of Phrygia alter the Time of keeping Easter, following Jewish Usage.
Chapter 29 Damasus ordained Bishop of Rome. Sedition and Loss of Life caused by the Rivalry of Ursinus.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 31 Death of Valentinian.
Chapter 32 The Emperor Valens, appeased by the Oration of Themistius the Philosopher, abates his Persecution of the Christians.
Chapter 33 The Goths, under the Reign of Valens, embrace Christianity.
Chapter 34 Admission of the Fugitive Goths into the Roman Territories, which caused the Emperor's Overthrow, and eventually the Ruin of the Roman Empire.
Chapter 35 Abatement of Persecution against the Christians because of the War with the Goths.
Chapter 36 The Saracens, under Mavia their Queen, embrace Christianity; and Moses, a Pious Monk, is consecrated their Bishop.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 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.
Book V c.1–26
Chapter 1 After the Death of Valens the Goths again attack Constantinople, and are repulsed by the Citizens, aided by Some Saracen Auxiliaries.
Chapter 2 The Emperor Gratian recalls the Orthodox Bishops, and expels the Heretics from the Churches. He takes Theodosius as his Colleague in the Empire.
Chapter 3 The Principal Bishops who flourished at that Time.
Chapter 4 The Macedonians, who had subscribed the 'Homoousian' Doctrine, return to their Former Error.
Chapter 5 Events at Antioch in Connection with Paulinus and Meletius.
Chapter 6 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.
Chapter 7 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.
Chapter 8 A Synod consisting of One Hundred and Fifty Bishops meets at Constantinople. The Decrees passed. Ordination of Nectarius.
Chapter 9 The Body of Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, is honorably transferred from his Place of Exile. Death of Meletius.
Chapter 10 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.
Chapter 11 The Emperor Gratian is slain by the Treachery of the Usurper Maximus. From Fear of him Justina ceases persecuting Ambrose.
Chapter 12 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.
Chapter 13 The Arians excite a Tumult at Constantinople.
Chapter 14 Overthrow and Death of the Usurper Maximus.
Chapter 15 Of Flavian Bishop of Antioch.
Chapter 16 Demolition of the Idolatrous Temples at Alexandria, and the Consequent Conflict between the Pagans and Christians.
Chapter 17 Of the Hieroglyphics found in the Temple of Serapis.
Chapter 18 Reformation of Abuses at Rome by the Emperor Theodosius.
Chapter 19 Of the Office of Penitentiary Presbyters and its Abolition.
Chapter 20 Divisions among the Arians and Other Heretics.
Chapter 21 Peculiar Schism among the Novatians.
Chapter 22 The Author's Views respecting the Celebration of Easter, Baptism, Fasting, Marriage, the Eucharist, and Other Ecclesiastical Rites.
Chapter 23 Further Dissensions among the Arians at Constantinople. The Psathyrians.
Chapter 24 The Eunomians divide into Several Factions.
Chapter 25 The Usurper Eugenius compasses the Death of Valentinian the Younger. Theodosius obtains a Victory over him.
Chapter 26 Illness and Death of Theodosius the Elder.
Book VI c.1–23
Chapter 1 On the Death of Theodosius his Two Sons divide the Empire. Rufinus is slain at the Feet of Arcadius.
Chapter 2 Death of Nectarius and Ordination of John.
Chapter 3 Birth and Education of John Bishop of Constantinople.
Chapter 4 Of Serapion the Deacon on whose Account John becomes Odious to his Clergy.
Chapter 5 John draws down upon Himself the Displeasure of Many Persons of Rank and Power. Of the Eunuch Eutropius.
Chapter 6 Gaïnas the Goth attempts to usurp the Sovereign Power; after filling Constantinople with Disorder, he is slain.
Chapter 7 Dissension between Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria and the Monks of the Desert. Condemnation of Origen's Books.
Chapter 8 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.
Chapter 9 Dispute between Theophilus and Peter leading to an Attempt on the Part of the Former to depose John Bishop of Constantinople.
Chapter 10 Epiphanius Bishop of Cyprus convenes a Synod to condemn the Books of Origen.
Chapter 11 Of Severian and Antiochus: their Disagreement from John.
Chapter 12 Epiphanius, in order to gratify Theophilus, performs Ordinations at Constantinople without John's Permission.
Chapter 13 The Author's Defence of Origen.
Chapter 14 Epiphanius is asked to meet John; on refusing he is admonished concerning his Anticanonical Proceedings; alarmed at this he leaves Constantinople.
Chapter 15 John is expelled from his Church by a Synod held at Chalcedon on account of his Dispraise of Women.
Chapter 16 Sedition on Account of John Chrysostom's Banishment. He is recalled.
Chapter 17 Conflict between the Constantinopolitans and Alexandrians on Account of Heraclides; Flight of Theophilus and the Bishops of his Party.
Chapter 18 Of Eudoxia's Silver Statue. On account of it John is exiled a Second Time.
Chapter 19 Ordination of Arsacius as John's Successor. Indisposition of Cyrinus Bishop of Chalcedon.
Chapter 20 Death of Arsacius, and Ordination of Atticus.
Chapter 21 John dies in Exile.
Chapter 22 Of Sisinnius Bishop of the Novatians. His Readiness at Repartee.
Chapter 23 Death of the Emperor Arcadius.
Book VII c.1–48
Chapter 1 Anthemius the Prætorian Prefect administers the Government of the East in Behalf of Young Theodosius.
Chapter 2 Character and Conduct of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople.
Chapter 3 Of Theodosius and Agapetus Bishops of Synada.
Chapter 4 A Paralytic Jew healed by Atticus in Baptism.
Chapter 5 The Presbyter Sabbatius, formerly a Jew, separates from the Novatians.
Chapter 6 The Leaders of Arianism at this Time.
Chapter 7 Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria.
Chapter 8 Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia.
Chapter 9 The Bishops of Antioch and Rome.
Chapter 10 Rome taken and sacked by Alaric.
Chapter 11 The Bishops of Rome.
Chapter 12 Of Chrysanthus Bishop of the Novatians at Constantinople.
Chapter 13 Conflict between the Christians and Jews at Alexandria: and breach between the Bishop Cyril and the Prefect Orestes.
Chapter 14 The Monks of Nitria come down and raise a Sedition against the Prefect of Alexandria.
Chapter 15 Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher.
Chapter 16 The Jews commit Another Outrage upon the Christians and are punished.
Chapter 17 Miracle performed by Paul Bishop of the Novatians at the Baptism of a Jewish Impostor.
Chapter 18 Renewal of Hostilities between the Romans and Persians after the Death of Isdigerdes King of the Persians.
Chapter 19 Of Palladius the Courier.
Chapter 20 A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans.
Chapter 21 Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida.
Chapter 22 Virtues of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
Chapter 23 After the Death of the Emperor Honorius John usurps the Sovereignty at Rome. He is destroyed through the Prayers of Theodosius the Younger.
Chapter 24 Valentinian a Son of Constantius and Placidia, Aunt of Theodosius, is proclaimed Emperor.
Chapter 25 Christian Benevolence of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople. He registers John's Name in the Diptychs. His Fore-knowledge of his Own Death.
Chapter 26 Sisinnius is chosen to succeed Atticus.
Chapter 27 Voluminous Productions of Philip, a Presbyter of Side.
Chapter 28 Proclus ordained Bishop of Cyzicus by Sisinnius, but rejected by the People.
Chapter 29 Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics.
Chapter 30 The Burgundians embrace Christianity under Theodosius the Younger.
Chapter 31 Nestorius harasses the Macedonians.
Chapter 32 Of the Presbyter Anastasius, by whom the Faith of Nestorius was perverted.
Chapter 33 Desecration of the Altar of the Great Church by Runaway Slaves.
Chapter 34 Synod at Ephesus against Nestorius. His Deposition.
Chapter 35 Maximian elected to the Episcopate of Constantinople, though Some wished Proclus to take that Place.
Chapter 36 The Author's Opinion of the Validity of Translations from One See to Another.
Chapter 37 Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly of Philippopolis.
Chapter 38 Many of the Jews in Crete embrace the Christian Faith.
Chapter 39 Preservation of the Church of the Novatians from Fire.
Chapter 40 Proclus succeeds Maximian Bishop of Constantinople.
Chapter 41 Excellent Qualities of Proclus.
Chapter 42 Panegyric of the Emperor Theodosius Younger.
Chapter 43 Calamities of the Barbarians who had been the Usurper John's Allies.
Chapter 44 Marriage of the Emperor Valentinian with Eudoxia the Daughter of Theodosius.
Chapter 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.
Chapter 46 Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as his Successor.
Chapter 47 The Empress Eudocia goes to Jerusalem; sent there by the Emperor Theodosius.
Chapter 48 Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia.