The history of the church from our Lords incarnation, to the twelth year of the Emperour Maricius Tiberius, or the Year of Christ 594 / as it was written in Greek, by Eusebius Pamphilius ..., Socrates Scholasticus, and Evagrius Scholasticus ... ; made English from that edition of these historians, which Valesius published at Paris in the years 1659, 1668, and 1673 ; also, The life of Constantine in four books, written by Eusibius Pamphilus, with Constantine's Oration to the convention of the saints, and Eusebius's Speech in praise of Constantine, spoken at his tricennalia ; Valesius's annotations on these authors, are done into English, and set at their proper places in the margin, as likewise a translation of his account of their lives and writings ; with two index's, the one, of the principal matters that occur in the text, the other, of those contained in the notes.

CHAP. II. Concerning Nectarius's death, and the Ordination of Johannes.

WIthin a small intervall of time, Nectarius also, Bishop of Constantinople, departed this life, in the Consulate of Caesarius and Atticus, about the twenty seventh of the month Septem∣ber. Forthwith therefore, a * 1.1 Contention aros•• about the Ordination of a Bishop; and some desired one person, others another, When a Consult had been severall times held about this matter, it was at last concluded on▪ that † 1.2 Jo∣hannes a Presbyter of the Antiochian Church, should be sent for from Antioch. For a fame was spread concerning him, for his ‖ 1.3 Learning and Eloquence. Within some small space of time therefore, the Emperour Areadius (with the common consent of all persons, I mean the

Clergy, as well as Laity) sends for him. And, to the end that his Ordination might be accom∣plished with more of firmness and authority, by the Emperours order many other Prelates were present, as was also Theophilus [Bishop] of Alexandria; who made it his business to * 1.4 blacken Johannes's glory, and to promote Isi∣dorus (a Presbyter under himself) to the Bi∣shoprick; whom he had a great love for, be∣cause Isidorus had undertaken a very dangerous affair upon his account. What that business was, we must now declare. When the Empe∣rour Theodosius was actually ingaged in a War against the Tyrant Maximus, Theophilus sent pre∣sents by Isidorus to the Emperour, and delivered two Letters to him, ordering him, to present the Gifts and Letters to him that should be Conque∣rour. Isidorus, in obedience to these commands, arriving at Rome, stayed there expecting the * 1.5 Event of the War. But this business could not lie long concealed; for a Reader who ac∣companied him, stole the Letters privately. On which account Isidorus being in a great fear, fled forthwith to Alexandria. This was the oc∣casion of Theophilus's being so highly concer∣ned for Isidorus. But [the Grandees] of the Imperial Palace, gave Johannes the preference. And in regard many persons raised accusations against Theophilus, and presented Libells (some upon one account, others on another) against him, to the Bishops that were present; Eutropius the Chief person of the Bed-chamber to the Emperour, took the written Accusations, and shewed them to Theophilus, bidding him take his choice, whether he would Ordain Johannes, or be brought to his Tryall and answer the Ac∣cusations on foot against him. Theophilus▪ ter∣rified herewith, Ordained Johannes. Johannes therefore being Ordained, was seated in the Epi∣scopall Chair in order to [his bearing] the Office of a Bishop, on the twenty sixth of February, in the following Consulate, a 1.6 which the Emperour Honorius celebrated at Rome, and Eutychianus (at that time b 1.7 Praefectus praetorio) at Constantinople, with Games and Sports. But in regard this Johannes is famous, both for the Books he left written, and also for the many troubles he fell into, I judge it fit not to pass his affaires over in silence, but relate as compendiously as 'tis possible, what might be decla∣red more at large; and to set forth, whence he was, from whom extracted, how he was called to the E∣piscopate, after what manner he was deprived of it; and [lastly] upon what account he was more ho∣noured after his death, than whilest he was living.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Or, a trouble, or, earnestness.
• † 1.2

  This per∣son was termed Chrysostom, that is, Golden∣mouth.
• ‖ 1.3

  Or, fit∣ness to be a teacher.
• * 1.4

  Or, de∣tract from.
• * 1.5

  Or, the Victory.
• a 1.6

  Instead of [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] it must be [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, which the Empe∣rour, &c.] A small fault, but which (be∣ing not perceived by Tran∣slatours) led them into a great mistake. For thus they have rendred it: On the following Consulate wherein Honotius the Emperour at Rome, and Eutychianus at Con∣stantinople Governed the publick. But, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signifies Consulatum dare, that is, to publish or shew the Ludi Circenses, on account of succeeding well in their Office of Consul. Vales. See Socrat. book 5. chap. 29. note (e.)
• b 1.7

  Christophor son has rendered it ill, thus, Praefect of the Emperours; whenas he should have translated it Praefectus Praetorio. For in the Greek it must be [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] The same mistake in the same word I have taken notice of before. Eutychianus therefore was Consul and Praefectus Praetorio on the same year; which was the common usage of those times, as 'tis apparent from the Theodosian Code. Vales.