[198] See Dyer's Hist. of the City of Rome, p. 85.

[199] Ibid. p. 97.

[200] Ibid. p. 122.

[201] This story is told by St. Ambrose.

[202] This story is represented in one of the ancient tapestries in the cathedral of Anagni.

[203] Amm. Marcell. lib. xxvii. c.

[204] Roma Sotterranea, p. 130.

[205] Roma Sotterranea, p. 177.

[206] Roma Sotterranea, p. 97.

[207] St. Melchiades, buried in another part of the catacomb, who lived long in peace after the persecution had ceased.