INDEX
A
- Achillas, [190]
- Acts of Pilate, The, anti-Christian pamphlet, [145], [146]
- Adrianople, battle of, [128], [158]
- Ælianus, Proconsul of Africa, [172], [173]
- Alemanni defeated by Crispus, [124]
- Alexander, a Phrygian, leads revolt in Africa, [76]
- Alexander of Alexandria, holds Arius in high esteem, [190];
- becomes involved in controversy with Arius, [192] ff.;
- summons provincial synod, [195];
- denounces Arians, [201] ff.;
- attacks Eusebius of Nicomedia, [203];
- at Council of Nicæa, [214];
- influenced by Athanasius, [215];
- prayer for the truth in regard to Arius, [274], [298];
- death, [286];
- refuses to admit Arius to communion, [298]
- Amandus, Admiral, defeated by Crispus, [129]
- Ambrose, St., exhortations to avoid marriage, [348];
- influenced by Virgil, [353].
- Ammianus Marcellinus, quoted, [345]
- Anastasia, half-sister to Constantine, [120]
- Anastasis, Church of, dedicated,3 11
- Ancyra, Council of, canons, [153]
- Annibalianus, son-in-law of Constantine, [309]
- Antony, Saint, [147], [297]
- Anulinus, proconsul of Africa, letter from Constantine to, [167], [168]
- Apollo, statue of, [270], [271]
- Arcadius, rebuilds walls of Constantinople, [266]
- Arch of Constantine, [91]
- Arian controversy, [189] ff., [223] ff.;
- Arianism, origin, [189] ff.;
- Arians, edicts against, [286];
- “Ariomaniacs,” 206
- Aristaces repeats Nicene Creed to his father, [285]
- Arius, a power in Alexandria, [190];
- character, [190], [191];
- preaching strange doctrine, [191];
- starts controversy, [192] ff.;
- denounces Alexander, [193];
- defends his doctrine before synod, [195] ff.;
- excommunicated, [196], [231], [236];
- finds champion in Eusebius of Nicomedia, [200] ff.;
- synod of Bithynian bishops sympathises with, [202] ff.;
- Thalia, [204] ff., [222], [231];
- Constantine intervenes between Alexander and, [207] ff.;
- at Council of Nicæa, [214], [221], [231], [236];
- and Eusebian party, [229] ff.;
- recalled from exile, [287], [288];
- Constantine’s attack on, [288];
- pronounced a true Catholic by Council of Tyre, [295];
- returns to Alexandria, [297];
- questioned as to his faith, by Constantine, [297];
- seeks admission to Church at Constantinople, [298], [299];
- death, [299], [300]
- Arles, Council of, [173-176];
- Armenia, recovered for Rome, [6];
- Saint Gregory in, [27]
- Arsenius, legend of withered hand, [293]
- Athanasians and baptism of Constantine, [315]
- Athanasius, Saint, on help given to persecuted Christians, [28];
- First Discourse against the Arians, quoted, [204], [205];
- influence on Alexander, [214], [215];
- leader of Trinitarians, [221];
- on Council of Nicæa, [222-224];
- in Arian controversy, [227];
- condemnation of, [231], [295];
- banished, [239], [296];
- elected bishop, [286];
- plot against, [290];
- refuses to restore Arius to communion, [291];
- Constantine threatens, [291], [292];
- campaign of calumny against, [292];
- refuses to attend trial at Cæsarea, [293];
- trial at Council of Tyre, [293-295];
- appeals to Constantine, [294], [295]
- Augustæum, the, [268], [269]
- Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo, on Botrus and Celestius, [164];
- Aurelian, Emperor, recovers Britain and Gaul, [3];
- Ausonius, [354]
B
- Bassianus, [120]
- Botrus, deacon, [164]
- Bright, Canon, quoted, on Arianism, [194], [199];
- on philosophy and the Church, [227]
- Britain, Carausius ruler of, [6];
- Burnt Pillar, the, [270]
- Bury, Professor, quoted, on Constantine, [328]
- Byzantium, capitulation of, [115], [128];
- Byzas, the Megarian, founder of Byzantium, [261]
C
- Cæcilianus, rebukes Lucilla, [163];
- Cæsarea, Council of, [292], [293]
- Caius, [238]
- Candidianus executed, [119]
- Carausius, [6], [65]
- Carinus, son of Carus, Empire divided between Numerian and, [4];
- death, [5]
- Carnuntum, conference at, [63], [64]
- Carthage sacked, [76]
- Carthage, Council of, [188]
- Carus devastates Persia, [4]
- Catholic Party, [165] ff.; 297
- Celestius, deacon, [164]
- “Champions of the Lord,” the, [185]
- Chrestus, Bishop of Syracuse, [175]
- Christian martyrs[martyrs], [15], [17] ff., [28], [30] ff., [136] ff., [147], [157]
- Christian schools of Antioch and Alexandria, [213]
- Christianity, rapid spread, [12];
- embraced by Constantine, [93] ff., [306], [312] ff.;
- element in disintegration of Empire, [343], [344], [346];
- element of assimilation, [345];
- tendency to depopulate Empire, [346-350];
- and asceticism, [346-348];
- and military service, [350-352];
- and literature and art, [352-354];
- influence upon Roman Empire, [355], [356]
- Christians, persecution of, [12] ff., [27], [134] ff.;
- Chrysopolis, battle of, [130], [158]
- Church, the, condition in reign of Diocletian, [12-14], [16];
- Cibalis, battle of, [121]
- Circumcelliones, a religious sect, [185], [186]
- Cirta, capital of Numidia, sacked, [76];
- renamed, [186]
- Cirta, synod of, [161], [162]
- Cistern of Philoxenos, [273]
- Claudian, [354]
- Claudius subdues Goths and Sarmatæ, [3], [123]
- Coins, [239], [314], [318]
- Colonus, the, condition, [340], [342], [343]
- Column of Constantine, [270]
- Constans, son of Constantine, [238], [309]
- Constantia, wife of Licinius, pleads for his life 131;
- Constantina, daughter of Constantine, [309]
- Constantina, new name of Cirta, [186]
- Constantine, Emperor, birth and parentage, [43], [44];
- birthplace, [44], [260];
- early life and characteristics, [45];
- ambitions, [46];
- escape from Galerius, [47];
- joins his father, [48];
- saluted as Augustus by the troops, [49];
- declares himself Emperor, [50];
- acknowledged as Cæsar by Galerius, [50];
- Cæsar of the West, [51];
- victory over the Franks, [53-55];
- attitude toward Galerius, [60];
- marriage, [61];
- alliance of Maximian and Maxentius with, [62];
- relations with Diocletian, [64];
- acknowledged as Augustus by Galerius, [66];
- recognises Maximian, [67];
- expedition against the Franks, [67], [68];
- quells Maximian, [69];
- plots against, [70], [71];
- his domain, [76];
- alliance of Licinius with, [79];
- war with Maxentius, [80] ff.;
- battle of Milvian Bridge, [86], [87];
- triumphal procession in Rome, [88];
- disbands Prætorians, [89];
- acts of conciliation, [90];
- games and festivals in honour of, [91];
- vision of the Cross and conversion, [92], [95] ff.;
- issues Edict of Milan, [107] ff.;
- and Licinius share Roman Empire, [120];
- war with Licinius, [120] ff.;
- defeats Licinius at Cibalis, [121];
- defeats Licinius at Mardia, [121];
- treaty with Licinius, [122];
- appoints Crispus as Cæsar,1 22;
- his sons, [123];
- rupture with Licinius, [123] ff., [154];
- triumphs of, [124];
- champion of the Church, [126], [127];
- defeats Licinius at Adrianople, [128];
- victory at Byzantium, [129];
- generalship of, [130];
- victory at Chrysopolis, [130];
- treatment of Licinius, [131], [132];
- signs edict of toleration, [140];
- overthrow of Maxentius, [153];
- recalls exiled Christians, [158];
- and the Donatists, [159] ff.;
- African bishops appeal to, [159];
- presents money to African clergy, [166];
- letter to Cæcilianus, [166];
- letter to Anulinus, [167];
- party of Majorinus appeal to, [169];
- letter to Miltiades, [169];
- letter to Ælianus, [172-174];
- letter to Chrestus, [175];
- letter to Council of Arles, [178-180];
- summons Cæcilianus to Rome, [180];
- letter to Donatist bishops, [180];
- letter to Probianus, [181];
- passes judgment on Cæcilianus, [182];
- change of policy, [183];
- ignores African Church, [185];
- letter to the Catholics and his opinion of the Donatists, [187];
- and Arian controversy, [189], [207-210], [285-297];
- calls Council of Nicæa, [211];
- opens the Council, [217-219];
- and Nicene Creed, [230];
- celebrates his Vicennalia, [232], [233], [239], [322];
- farewell speech to Council of Nicæa, [233], [234];
- letter “To the Churches,” 235;
- family, [237];
- mother’s influence upon, [238], [239];
- and Procession of the Knights, [240];
- edict to his subjects, [241];
- turns against Crispus, [242];
- murder of Crispus, Licinianus, and Fausta, [243-247];
- repentance, [247], [249];
- donation of, [248], [249];
- baptism, [248], [249];
- builds churches, [249], [251], [318], [319];
- campaigns against the Goths and Sarmatæ, [252], [253];
- confession of faith, [254], [255];
- relations with Persia, [254-256];
- founder of Constantinople, [257] ff.;
- edicts against the Arians, [286];
- character, [301] ff.;
- passion for building, [302], [303];
- division of the Empire, [307-311];
- education of his sons, [308];
- celebrates Tricennalia, [311];
- fatal malady, [312], [313];
- death and burial, [256], [313], [314];
- and religious parties, [316];
- daily religious life, [317];
- edict for observance of Lord’s day, [319];
- prayer, [319];
- policy toward old religion, [320] ff.;
- edict giving religious freedom, [321];
- Pontifex Maximus, [322] ff.;
- and divination, [326];
- edict to abolish gladiatorial shows, [327];
- reforms, [330];
- attitude of subjects to, [331];
- organisation of Empire, [331];
- fiscal system of, [339-342]
- Constantine, son of the Emperor Constantine, [296], [309]
- Constantinople, foundation of, [257] ff.;
- Constantinus, son of Constantine, [309], [314]
- Constantius, son of Constantine, persecution of Christians, [134];
- Constantius Chlorus, Cæsar, [5];
- Consuls, [334]
- “Council of the 318,” the, [212]
- Crispus, son of Constantine, becomes Cæsar, [122];
- Curia, the, [338]
D
- Dalmatius, [310]
- Damasus, Pope, [152]
- Datianus, [29]
- Decius, Emperor, persecution of the Christians, [13]
- Diocletian, Emperor, accession, [5], [45];
- chooses colleagues, [5];
- recovers Armenia for Rome 6;
- attitude toward Galerius, [7], [8];
- controlling spirit in the Empire, [8];
- locates his capital, [8], [57];
- domain, [8];
- changes introduced by, [9];
- decentralisation in the provinces, [10];
- prosperous reign, [11];
- persecution of the Christians, [12], [24] ff., [79], [160];
- wife and daughters, [13];
- neutrality toward the Church, [14];
- neutralitychanged to antagonism, [16], [19];
- influenced by Galerius, [16], [25], [70], [74];
- edict against the Manichæans, [22], [23];
- and Galerius, [23];
- edicts against the Christians, [26], [99], [134];
- motive for persecution, [38];
- abdication, [39], [41], [43];
- chooses new Cæsars, [40], [41];
- retires to private life, [40], [46];
- system of organisation, [50], [65], [66], [74], [123], [242], [311], [330], [331], [337];
- recognises Carausius, [51];
- invited to conference at Carnuntum, [63], [64];
- relations with Constantine, [64];
- treatment of the Senate, [90];
- declinesin vitation to wedding of Constantine’s sister, [106];
- wife and daughter, [118], [119];
- wishes daughter to live with him, [119];
- celebrates Vicennalia, [134], [239], [240];
- proclaims amnesty, [134]
- Donatist schism, [159-188]
- Donatists, [159-188];
- Donatus Magnus, leader of Donatist schism, [166], [173], [184], [185]
- Donatus of Casæ Nigræ, [165]
- Donatus of Mascula, [161]
E
- Easter, celebration, [231], [232]
- Education, basis of, [353];
- and Christianity, [354]
- Eusebian party, rise, [221];
- Eusebius of Cæsarea, on Constantine’s conversion, [93] ff.;
- letter of Constantine to, [158];
- friend of Arius, [196], [214];
- teachings, [200];
- on Arian controversy, [206];
- supports middle party at Council of Nicæa, [221];
- creed of, [224], [225];
- signs Nicene Creed, [229], [230];
- on Constantine’s baptism, death, and burial, [312], [315];
- on Constantine’s daily life, [317];
- on Constantine’s religious policy, [320] ff.
- Eusebius of Nicomedia, as historian, [25];
- History of the Church, [27], [71], [97];
- Life of Constantine, [27], [97];
- champion of Arius, [200] ff., [214];
- calls a synod of Bithynian bishops, [202];
- attacked by Alexander, [203];
- leader of middle party at Council of Nicæa, [221];
- character, [222];
- and the word “Homoousion,” 224;
- signs Nicene Creed, [231];
- exiled, [231], [236];
- recalled, [287], [288];
- succeeds Hosius as adviser to Constantine, [290], [300], [316];
- attack on Athanasius, [291] ff.;
- attempt to restore Arius, [291];
- baptises Constantine, [313]
- Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch, charges against, [291]
- Eutropius, on Constantine’s character, [306], [307]
F
- Fausta, wife of Constantine, reveals conspiracy against Constantine, [71];
- Felix, Bishop of Aptunga, [164], [165], [173]
- Finance, system of, under Diocletian, [337-339], [342];
- under Constantine, [339-342]
- Firmilianus, Governor of Palestine, persecution of Christians, [136]
- Franks, [1], [5], [54], [253]
G
- Galerius, Emperor, becomes Cæsar, [5], [39];
- entrusted with command of Parthia, [6];
- victory over Parthians, [7], [74];
- and Diocletian, [8];
- domain, [8];
- capital at Sirmium, [8];
- character and influence, [16], [25];
- mother’s influence, [16];
- persecution of Christians, [17-19], [23-25], [74];
- becomes Augustus, [40];
- nominates new Cæsars, [41], [42];
- attitude toward Constantine, [42], [46], [60];
- sends Constantine to his father, [47], [48];
- acknowledges Constantine as Cæsar, [50];
- extends the census, [57];
- relations with Severus, [59];
- invasion of Italy, [60-62], [76], [81];
- calls a conference at Carnuntum, [63];
- and Diocletian, [63];
- appoints Licinius as Augustus, [64], [65];
- relations with Maximin Daza, [65], [66];
- recognises Maximin as Augustus, [66];
- death, [73], [74], [138];
- estimate of the man, [74], [75];
- nominates his successor, [75];
- edicts, [79], [99];
- aims carried out, [89];
- leaves wife to care of Maximin, [118];
- edict of toleration, [138-140]
- Gallienus, and senatorial order, [9];
- issues edicts of toleration, [13]
- Gaul, devastated by Franks, [1];
- Gibbon on the Circumcelliones, [186];
- Goths, invade Roman Empire, [123], [124];
- war with Constantine, [252]
- Gregory of Nyssa on Arian controversy, [206]
- Gregory, Saint, in Armenia, [27]
- Gregory, the Illuminator of Armenia, and the Nicene Creed, [285]
- Grosvenor, Mr., quoted on Constantinople, [273], [275], [278], [281]
H
- Helena, mother of Constantine, ancestry, [43], [44];
- Heraclea, siege of, [115]
- Heraclius, elected bishop, [152]
- Herculius, [8]
- Hermogenes, [228]
- Hierocles, author of The Friend of Truth, [20]
- Holy Apostles, Church of, [275]
- Holy Trinity, Church of, [275]
- Horses of Lysippus, [283]
- Hosius, Bishop of Cordova, commissioned to mediate between Alexander and Arius, [207];
I
J
- Jerome, Saint, exhortations against marriage, [348], [349];
- dream of, [353]
- Jovius, adopted name of Diocletian, [8]
- Julian, Banquet of the Cæsars, [77]
- Julian, Emperor, on Constantine, [124], [303-305];
- on Constantinople, [268]
- Julian laws on marriage, [350]
- Justinian, statue of, [269];
L
- Lactantius, estimate of, as historian, [40-42], [47]
- Land tax, [337] ff.
- Licinianus, becomes Cæsar, [122];
- Licinius, Emperor, at conference of Carnuntum, [63];
- becomes Augustus, [64-66];
- successor of Galerius, [75];
- and Maximin Daza in eastern half of Empire, [76];
- attitude to Maximin Daza, [79], [80];
- alliance with Constantine, [79];
- marriage, [79], [106];
- and Edict of Milan, [107] ff.;
- other edicts, [109];
- downfall, [115] ff.;
- at Milan, [115];
- victory over Maximin Daza, [116], [117];
- angel’s revelation to, [116];
- execution of Maximin Daza’s family, [118], [119];
- execution of Candidianus, [119];
- and Constantine share Empire, [120];
- war with Constantine, [120];
- defeated at Cibalis, [121];
- defeated at Mardia, [121];
- treaty with Constantine, [122];
- appoints Licinianus as Cæsar, [122];
- gives up important provinces, [122];
- rupture with Constantine, [123], [125-127], [154], [157];
- religious policy, [126], [127];
- defeated at Adrianople, [128];
- defeated at Chrysopolis, [130];
- pleads for his life, [131];
- death, [132];
- character, [132];
- edict of toleration, [138-140];
- defeats Maximin, [153];
- anti-Christian campaign, [154], [155], [157];
- throws over Edict of Milan, [155];
- exile, [158]
- Literature, anti-Christian, [145];
- Lucian of Antioch, famous teacher, [200], [201]
- Lucilla, censured by Church of Carthage, [162-164];
- intrigues of, [188]
- Ludi Cereales, [36]
- Lycians, petition of, [142], [143]
M
- Mackail, Mr., History of Latin Literature, quoted, [354]
- Majorinus, elected bishop, [165];
- Mamertinus, eulogy on Maximian, [52]
- Manichæanism, rise, [22], [23];
- chief characteristic, [22]
- Marcellus, elected bishop, [151];
- exile and death, [152]
- Mardia, battle of, [121]
- Maris of Chalcedon, and Nicene Creed, [230], [231];
- exiled, [231]
- Marriage, Jerome exhorts against, [348], [349];
- and the State and Church, [349]
- Martinianus, becomes Cæsar, [130];
- death, [133]
- Maxentius, Emperor, son of Maximian, claims heritage of Cæsar, [56];
- character, [56], [77-79];
- marriage, [57];
- master of Rome, [57], [58];
- resumes title of Augustus, [59];
- and Maximian besiege Severus, [59], [60];
- and Maximian in alliance with Constantine, [60];
- and Maximian in possession of Italy, [62];
- rupture with Maximian, [62], [63], [67], [70];
- domain, [76];
- treatment of African cities, [76];
- loss of popularity, [76];
- restores property to Christians, [79], [152];
- attitude to other Augusti, [79];
- alliance with Maximin Daza, [80];
- war with Constantine, [80] ff.;
- overthrow, [82] ff., [110], [154];
- Italy wrested from, [85];
- death, [87];
- head carried in triumphal procession, [88];
- seeks good-will of Christians, [151];
- exiles bishops, [152];
- libel against, [163]
- Maximian, Emperor, becomes Cæsar, [5];
- becomes Augustus, [5];
- ruler of the West, [6], [8];
- fights the Moors, [6];
- recognises Carausius, [6], [51];
- styles himself Herculius, [8];
- character, [14], [15];
- persecution of the Christians, [15-19], [160];
- celebrates the Ludi Cereales, [36];
- abdication, [40], [56];
- restores peace to Gaul, [51];
- eulogised by Mamertinus, [52];
- locates his Court at Milan, [57];
- resumes title of Augustus, [59];
- victory over Severus, [59], [60];
- and Maxentius in alliance with Constantine, [60], [62];
- gives his daughter in marriage to Constantine, [61], [62];
- and Maxentius in possession of Italy, [62];
- rupture with Maxentius, [62], [63], [67], [70];
- expelled from Italy, [63];
- at conference of Carnuntum, [63], [65];
- ex-Augustus, [65], [66];
- returns to Gaul, [67];
- plots against Constantine, [68], [69];
- stripped of his titles, [69];
- further plots against Constantine, [70], [71];
- death, [71], [72]
- Maximin Daza, Emperor, becomes Cæsar, [40], [57];
- nominated by Galerius, [41], [42];
- domain, [65], [75];
- claims title of Augustus, [66];
- claims title of senior Augustus, [75];
- and Licinius in eastern half of Empire, [76];
- alliance with Maxentius, [79], [80], [148];
- in opposition to Licinius, [80], [107];
- invades territory of Licinius, [115], [148];
- defeated, [116], [117], [148], [153];
- flight, [117], [118], [148];
- commits suicide, [118], [151];
- province falls into hands of Licinius, [118];
- family slain, [118];
- treatment of Prisca and Valeria, [118], [119];
- persecution of Christians, [135-137], [141-143], [145-147];
- act of toleration, [137], [149-151];
- restores privileges to Christians, [140], [149], [150];
- character, [146], [147];
- eminent victims of, [147];
- war with Tiridates, [148];
- final edict, [149], [150]
- Maximus, Governor of Cilicia, [30]
- Maximus, Governor of Moesia, [17], [18]
- Meletian schismatics checked, [297]
- Meletians recognised as orthodox, [295]
- Meletius, Bishop of Lycopolis, condemned by Egyptian bishops, [190]
- Mensurius, Bishop of Carthage and Primate of Africa, trick to save Holy Books, [160];
- Milan, conference at, [106]
- Milan, Edict of, issued, [107], [115];
- Military forces, organisation of, [336], [337]
- Miltiades elected bishop, [152]
- Milvian Bridge, battle of, [86], [87], [92]
- Minervina, first wife of Constantine, son of, [122], [123]
- Moesia, given over to Constantine, [122];
- invaded by Goths and Sarmatæ, [123]
- Montanism, in Northern Africa, [159]
N
- Naissus, birthplace of Constantine, [44], [260]
- Narses sues for peace, [7]
- Neo-Platonists, influence, [19], [197];
- discussions of interest to, [216]
- “New Rome,” 259
- Newman, Cardinal, quoted, on death of Arius, [300]
- Nicæa, Canons of, [231], [232]
- Nicæa, Council of, called by Constantine, [211];
- members, [212-214];
- language, [213];
- great interest aroused in, [215];
- Constantine opens the Council, [217-220];
- splits up into parties, [221] ff.;
- proceedings, [221] ff.;
- adopts Nicene Creed, [228];
- excommunicates Arius, [231];
- decision in regard to Easter, [231];
- draws up Canons of Nicæa, [231];
- farewell address by Constantine, [233];
- dismissed, [234]
- Nicene Creed adopted, [228] ff.
- Nicomedia, capital of Diocletian, [8], [39], [258], [260];
- Novatianism in Northern Africa, [159]
- Numerian, son of Carus, Empire divided between Carinus and, [4];
- death, [5]
P
- Pagan clergy, [146]
- Pamphylians, petition of, [142], [143]
- Pannonia, given over to Constantine, [122];
- invaded by Goths and Sarmatæ, [123]
- Paphnutius, [232], [233]
- Parthia, war with Rome, [7]
- Parthians, [2]
- “Passion of the Saints,” 35, [36]
- Paulinus of Nola, [354]
- Paulinus of Tyre, treatment of Arius, [196];
- letter from Eusebius of Nicomedia, [202]
- Persia, relations with Constantine, [254-256]
- Philostorgius, on Fausta, [244]
- Philoxenos, [273]
- Polybius, quoted, on Byzantium, [262]
- Porphyry, Neo-Platonist philosopher, [19]
- Porphyry Pillar, the, [270]
- Prætorian præfects, [331], [332]
- Prætorians, mutiny at Rome, [57];
- Prætors, [334]
- Prisca, wife of Diocletian, a Christian, [13];
- Probus, [4], [17]
- Prudentius, [354]
- Purpurius, Bishop of Limata, [161]
R
- Roman Empire, threatened fall in third century, [1] ff.;
- turn of fortune, [3];
- under Diocletian, [5] ff., [330];
- divided into twelve dioceses, [10], [331];
- prosperity, [11];
- population, [12];
- shared by Constantine and Licinius, [120];
- invaded by Goths and Sarmatæ, [123], [124];
- united, [133];
- peace, [252];
- war with Goths and Sarmatæ, [252];
- reorganisation under Constantine, [330] ff.;
- disintegration, [342] ff.
- Rome, [57], [258]
- Rome, Council of, [176]
- Ruricius Pompeianus, holds Verona, [83];
- killed, [85]
S
- Sabinus, præfect, [140], [143]
- St. Irene, Church of, description of, [274], [275]
- St. Sophia, Church of, [274]
- St. Stephen, Church of, [278]
- Sapor, king of Persia, relations with Constantine, [254-256]
- Sarmatæ, invade Roman Empire, [123];
- turn to Constantine for help, [253]
- Saturninus, speech of, [3]
- Secundus, Bishop of Tigisis, president of synod at Cirta, [161], [162], [165]
- Secundus of Ptolemais, Bishop, friend of Arius, [196]
- Senate, [335], [336]
- Seneca, quoted, [350]
- Senecio, [120]
- Severus, Emperor, becomes Cæsar, [40], [56], [57];
- Simon Stylites, [347]
- Sirmium, capital of Galerius, [8]
- Slavery, [342]
- Socrates, quoted, [216], [220], [287], [288], [298], [299]
- Sopater, pagan philosopher, in favour with Constantine, [324]
- Sotades of Crete, pagan poet, [204]
- Sozomen, quoted, [216]
- Stanley, Dean, History of the Eastern Church, quoted, [226]
- Sylvanus, Bishop, [162]
- Sylvester, Bishop of Rome, sends representatives to Council of Arles, [175];
T
- Tacitus, rule of, [4];
- on childless life, [349]
- Taxation, [337-342]
- Temporal Power, legend of origin, [248], [249]
- Terminalia, Festival of, [24]
- Tertullian and his doctrine, [351]
- Theban Legion, legend of its massacre, [14], [15]
- Theodora, wife of Constantius Chlorus, [44]
- Theodoretus, rival of Arius, [190];
- Theodosius II., rebuilds walls of Constantinople, [266];
- attitude toward recluses, [348]
- Theodotus of Ancyra, [30]
- Theognis of Nicæa, and Nicene Creed, [230], [231];
- Theonas, Bishop of Marmorica, friend of Arius, [196]
- Theotecnus, Governor of Antioch, [142];
- invented new deity, [145]
- Thessalonica, naval harbour, [127]
- Tiridates, ruler of Armenia, [6]
- Tithe lands, [1]
- Trinitarians vs. Arians, [221], [223-226]
- Twelfth Legion, soldiers of, martyrs, [156]
- Tyre, Council of, trial of Athanasius, [293-295]
U
- Urbanus, Governor of Palestine, [136]
V
- Valens, appointed Cæsar, [122];
- recalls recluses from the desert, [348]
- Valentinianus, the Curator, [161]
- Valeria, daughter of Diocletian, a Christian, [13];
- Valerian, Emperor, taken prisoner, [2];
- persecution of the Christians, [13]
- Victor of Russicas, [161]
Z
- Zosimus on Constantine’s character, [303]