Sozomen's history of the Church from 324 to 425, with the only surviving account by an Arian historian: Photius's epitome of Philostorgius, which tells the fourth century from the other side.
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From the opening: Book III (continued)
I. Renewal of the controversy II. Return of Athanasius from
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tablished at Nicea
III. Paul, bishop of Constantinople. Heresy of Macedonius 108 flourished in Egypt at this IV. Sedition at the ordination period 125 of Paul’. 7 LO9 | XY. Didymus the blind, and V. Council of Antioch 110 Aetius the heretic 4 . 132 VI. Bishopric of Alexandria XVI. Piety of St. Ephraim . 134 refused by Eusebius and ac- XVII. Progress of Christianity 137 cepted by Gregory . 112 | XVIII. Religious sentiments of VII. Bishops of Rome and of the sons of Constantine - 138 Constantinople 114 | XIX. Council of Ariminum . 139 VIII. Letter of Julius, bishop XX. Return of Athanasius to of Rome . 116 Alexandria . 141 IX. Bjection of Paul and ‘Atha- XXI. Letter of Constantius i in nasius: 118 behalf of Athanasius - 143 X. Dispute concerning “Atha- XXII. Letter from the counnasius between the bishop of cil of Jerusalem in favour of Rome and the Eastern bishops 119 Athanasius 144 XI. Council of Sardica . . 120 | XXIII. Innocence of Athana- XII. Deposition of the Eastern sius acknowledged by Valens by the Western bishops . 122 and Ursacius 1b. XIII. Schism between the XXIV. Letter written by Vachurches of the East and lens and Ursacius to Athaof the West . 124 nasius . 146 XIV. Of the holy men 1 who BOOK IV. Pages 146—199. I. Death of the emperor Con- XII. Heresy of Aetius 161
stans . . 146 II. Arianism favoured by Constantius 5 wl ay III. Martyrdom of Mar tyrius and Marcian 148
IV. Military expeditions of Constantius 2 2b.
V. Appearance of the sign of the Crossin the heavens . 149
VI. Council of Sirmium. Three formularies of faith
VII. Death of Magnentius, Silvanus, and Gallus .
VIII. Arrival of Constantius at Rome. Cabals of the Arians against Athanasius
IX. Council of Milan. Banishment of Athanasius
X. Miraculous escape of Athanasius. Cruelty of George . 157
XI. Exile of Liberius, bishop of Rome . ; ; wo 59
XIII. Letter of George, bishop of Laodicea:
XIV. Letter of Constantius against Eudoxius f
XV. Return of Liberius to Rome
we Earthquake at Nicome-
XVIL Council of Ariminum: XVIII. Letter from the council to Constantius ‘ XIX. Reply of the emperor. Second letter of the council XX. Persecution of those who held that the Son is consubstantial with the Father XXI. Persecution of the Novatians in Paphlagonia. Translation of the body of Constantine . . 180 XXII. Council of…
Contents (273 sections)
- Opening
- Title page
- Book I
- Contents
- Book III (continued)
- Book VI (continued)
- Book VII (continued)
- Book VIII
- Book IX (continued)
- Book I (continued)
- Book II (continued)
- Book ILL (continued)
- Book X (continued)
- Book XI
- Book XII
- Life and Writings of Sozomen
- Life and Writings of Sozomen (continued)
- Life and Writings of Sozomen (continued)
- Chapter I — Concerning the Jewish Nation.—authors to Whom Sozomen Was Indebted
- Chapter I — Concerning the Jewish Nation.—authors to Whom Sozomen Was Indebted (continued)
- Calling of the Gentiles
- Scope and Tendency of This History
- A.D. 312. Vision of the Cross
- The Time of Constantine’s Conversion
- Constantius and Constantine
- Constantius and Constantine (continued)
- A.D. 324. Death of Licinius
- A.D. 324. Constantine Sole Emperor
- Laws in Favour of the Clergy
- Manners and Customs of the Monks
- Manners and Customs of the Monks (continued)
- Chapter XIV — Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus
- Chapter XIV — Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus (continued)
- Chapter XIV — Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus (continued)
- Chapter XIV — Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus (continued)
- Conversion of Two Philosophers
- Conversion of Two Philosophers (continued)
- A.D. 325. Excommunication of Arius
- Decrees of the Council of Nicaea
- Chapter XXV — Honour Paid to the Bishops by the Emperor
- Chapter I — The Discovery of the Cross and of the Holy Nails
- Discovery of the Cross of Christ
- A.D. 325. Constantinople Built
- The Church at Hestiis
- Superstition Abolished by Constantine
- A.D. 331. Desecration of Pagan Temples
- A.D. 328. Conversion of the Iberians
- A.D. 342. Christianity Embraced by Persians
- A.D. 343. Persecution Under Sapor
- A.D. 343. Persecution Under Sapor (continued)
- Chapters XII–XV
- A.D. 328. Eusebius and Theognis
- Athanasius Elected Bishop
- A.D. 386. Macarius Succeeded by Maximus
- Chapter XX — Concerning Maximus, Who Succeeded Macarius in the Bishopric of Jerusalem
- Chapter XX — Concerning Maximus, Who Succeeded Macarius in the Bishopric of Jerusalem (continued)
- Machinations against Athanasius
- A.D. 325. Conversion of Indian Nations
- A.D. 330. Frumentius Appointed Bishop of India
- Chapter XXV — Council of Tyre. Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius
- Chapter XXV — Council of Tyre. Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius (continued)
- Accusations against Athanasius
- Accusations against Athanasius (continued)
- A.D. 340. Proposed Restoration of Arius
- A.D. 335. Letter of Constantine
- A.D. 335. Letter of Constantine (continued)
- Constantine’s Law against Heresies
- Constantine’s Law against Heresies (continued)
- A.D. 336. Heresy of Marcellus
- A.D. 337. Death of Constantine
- Chapter I — After the Death of Constantine the Great the Adherents of Eusebius and…
- A.D. 337. Restoration of Athanasius
- Paul, Bishop of Constantinople
- Chapter IV — A Sedition Was Excited on the Ordination of Paul
- A.D. 341. Council of Antioch
- A.D. 341. Eusebius, Surnamed Emesius
- A.D. 341. Tumults at Constantinople
- A.D. 341. Athanasius and Paul Reinstated
- A.D. 341. Athanasius and Paul Reinstated (continued)
- A.D. 345. Dissension Between the Bishops
- A.D. 345. Dissension Between the Bishops (continued)
- A.D. 345. Dissension Between the Bishops (continued)
- A.D. 306—325. Ascetic Regulations of Pachomius
- A.D. 306—325. Ascetic Regulations of Pachomius (continued)
- A.D. 306—325. Ascetic Regulations of Pachomius (continued)
- A.D. 306—325. Ascetic Regulations of Pachomius (continued)
- A.D. 306—325. Ascetic Regulations of Pachomius (continued)
- A.D. 306—325. Ascetic Regulations of Pachomius (continued)
- A.D. 347. Return of Athanasius
- A.D. 347. Letter in Behalf of Athanasius
- A.D. 347. Return of Athanasius
- Chapter I — Death of Constans Caesar. Occurrences Which Took Place in Rome
- A.D. 350. Persecution by Macedonius
- Chapters II–III
- Appearance of a Cross in the Heavens
- Appearance of a Cross in the Heavens (continued)
- Appearance of a Cross in the Heavens (continued)
- A.D. 354. Death of Gallus Caesar
- A.D. 354. Death of Gallus Caesar (continued)
- A.D. 355. Providential Escapes of Athanasius
- Evil Deeds of George-In Egypt
- Evil Deeds of George-In Egypt (continued)
- A.D. 358. Innovations of Eudoxius
- A.D. 358. Letter of Constantius
- A.D. 358. Earthquake at Nicomedia
- A.D. 358. Account of Arsacius
- A.D. 358. Account of Arsacius (continued)
- A.D. 358. Account of Arsacius (continued)
- Letter of the Council of Ariminum
- A.D. 359. Machinations of Ursacius
- Re-Erection of a Novatian Church
- Re-Erection of a Novatian Church (continued)
- A.D. 359. Council of Seleucia
- Proceedings of the Council
- Proceedings of the Council (continued)
- Deposition of Several Bishops
- Deposition of Various Bishops
- A.D. 359. Death of Macedonius
- A.D. 360. Macedonian Heresy
- Meletius, Bishop of Antioch
- A.D. 361. Apostasy of Julian
- Chapter I — Apostasy of Julian. Death of the Emperor Constantius
- A.D. 361. Accession of Julian
- Birth and Education of Julian
- A.D. 354. Death of Gallus
- Paganism Restored by Julian
- A.D. 361. Persecution by Julian
- Return of Athanasius to His Church
- Return of Athanasius to His Church (continued)
- A.D. 361. Martyrdoms at Gaza
- Martyrdom of Some Holy Virgins
- A.D. 361. Other Martyrdoms
- A.D. 361. Council of Alexandria
- A.D. 361. Religious Dispute
- A.D. 361. Edicts in Favour of Paganism
- A.D. 361. Letter of Julian
- A.D. 362. Machinations of Julian
- A.D. 362. Persecution of Julian
- A.D. 362. Treatise Written by Julian
- A.D. 362. Theodore the Confessor
- Removal of a Statue of Christ
- A.D. 362. Attempt to Rebuild the Temple
- A.D. 362. Attempt to Rebuild the Temple (continued)
- Chapter I — Expedition of Julian against the Persians, and His Miserable End. Letter…
- A.D. 363. Expedition of Julian into Persia
- Death of Julian
- Death of Julian (continued)
- A.D. 363. Accession of Jovian
- A.D. 363. Machinations against Athanasius
- Chapter VI — Death of Jovian, Accession of Valentinian, and Association of His Brother…
- A.D. 365. Council of Lampsacus
- A.D. 366. the Orthodox Persecuted by Valens
- Persecution Under Valens and Eudoxius
- A.D. 366. Councils of Sicily and Tyane
- A.D. 367. Escape of Athanasius
- A.D. 370. Slaughter of Eighty Priests
- A.D. 371. Basil, Bishop of Cappadocia
- A.D. 371. Persecution at Antioch
- Chapter XIX — Death of the Great Athanasius; His Bishopric Transferred to Lucius the…
- A.D. 373. persecution of the Egyptian Monks
- Chapters XXI–XXII
- A.D. 375. Death of Liberius
- A.D. 375. Epistle from the Synod of Rome
- A.D. 375. St. Ambrose. the Novatians
- A.D. 375. Heresy of Apollinarius
- A.D. 375. Heresy of Eunomius
- A.D. 375. Letter from Gregory Nazianzen
- Chapter XXVIII — Of the Holy Men Who Flourished at This Period in Egypt
- Chapter XXIX — Concerning the Monks of Thebais
- Chapter XXIX — Concerning the Monks of Thebais (continued)
- A.D. 375. Ascetics of Egypt
- A.D. 375. Ascetics of Egypt (continued)
- A.D. 375. Monks of Palestine
- Chapters XXXIII–XXXIV
- A.D. 375. Attempt to Predict Future Events
- A.D. 375. Death of Valentinian
- Arianism Embraced by the Goths
- Mavia, Queen of the Saracens
- Conversion of a Saracenic Tribe
- Conversion of a Saracenic Tribe (continued)
- Chapter I — Mavia Assists the Romans Against the Barbarians. Gratian Leaves to Every…
- Theodosius Associates with Gratian
- Theodosius the Great
- Theodosius the Great (continued)
- Church of Anastasia at Constantinople
- A.D. 381. Council of Constantinople
- A.D. 381. Council of Constantinople (continued)
- A.D. 381. Maximus, the Cynical Philosopher
- A.D. 381. Ordination of Flavian
- A.D. 383. Attempt to Establish Uniformity
- A.D. 385. Arian Heresy Espoused by Justina
- A.D. 385. Triumph of Theodosius
- A.D. 385. Triumph of Theodosius (continued)
- A.D. 390. Demolition of Idolatrous Temples
- A.D. 390. Dissertation on Penances
- A.D. 391. Heresy of Eutychus
- A.D. 391. Dispute concerning the Paschal Feast
- A.D. 390. Various Modes of Observing Easter
- A.D. 390. Diversity in Ecclesiastical Discipline
- Chapters XX–XXI
- A.D. 392. Death of Valentinian the Younger
- A.D. 393. Embassy Headed by Flavian
- A.D. 394. Intrepidity of Ambrose
- Bold Actions of Ambrose
- A.D. 393. Miracles of Theotimus
- A.D. 395. Acacius, Bishop of Berga
- Successors of Theodosius the Great
- Book VIII
- A.D. 395. Sisinius, Bishop of the Novatians
- Eloquence of John Chrysostom
- A.D. 398. Restoration of Unity
- A.D. 400. Enterprise of Gainas
- Public Discourses of John Chrysostom
- Chapters VI–VII
- Hymns in Vindication of Arianism
- Chapters IX–X
- A.D. 403. Dispute concerning the Nature of God
- Enmity of Theophilus against Isidore
- A.D. 402. Perversity of Theophilus
- A.D. 402. Dispute concerning the Works of Origen
- A.D. 403. Dispute with the Empress
- A.D. 408. Deposition of John
- Public Teaching of John
- A.D. 404. Machinations against John
- A.D. 404. Banishment of John
- Chapter XXIV — Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympiade, and the Presbyter Tigris…
- A.D. 404. Disturbances in the State
- A.D. 405. Epistle of Innocent in Favour of John
- A.D. 405. Elevation of Atticus
- Chapter I — Death of Arcadius. Accession of Theodosius the Younger. Piety, Virtue…
- Chapter II — Discovery of the Remains of Forty Holy Martyrs
- A.D. 408. Relics of Forty Martyrs
- A.D. 408. Relics of Forty Martyrs (continued)
- A.D. 409. Alaric, King of the Goths
- A. D. 409. Usurpation of Attalus
- A.D. 410. Virtue of a Roman Lady
- A.D. 410. Virtue of a Roman Lady (continued)
- A.D. 413. Defeat and Death of Edovicus
- A.D. 423. Peace Established Through the World
- Philostorgius: Title page
- By the Translator
- Biographical Notice of Philostorgius
- Biographical Notice of Philostorgius (continued)
- Biographical Notice of Philostorgius (continued)
- Biographical Notice of Philostorgius (continued)
- Accusations against Eunomius
- Babylas the Martyr
- Chapter 15 — He says further, but I know not whence he derives his information, that…
- Eudoxius and Eunomius
- Eudoxius and Eunomius (continued)
- Arian Impieties
- Honorius. Rufinus and Stilicho
- Invasion of the Huns
- Success and Death of Alaric
- Theodosius Succeeds
- Apollinarius, Basil, and Gregory
- Concerning Apollinarius, Basil, and Gregory of Nazianzum, as Given in Suidas Under…
- Concerning Paneas and the Jordan
- Eudoxius. Theophilus. Leontius
- Eudoxius. Theophilus. Leontius (continued)
- Index
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How to cite it
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- Sozomen; Philostorgius (epitome by Photius). Sozomen and Philostorgius: Ecclesiastical Histories. Translated by E. Walford. Internet Archive, 5th century; translation 1855. https://archive.org/details/ecclesiasticalhi0000sozo
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- Sozomen; Philostorgius (epitome by Photius). Sozomen and Philostorgius: Ecclesiastical Histories. Translated by E. Walford, Internet Archive, 5th century; translation 1855. https://archive.org/details/ecclesiasticalhi0000sozo
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