NICENE AND POST-NICENE FATHERS: SERIES 2
Eusebius Pamphilius: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILIUS: CHURCH HISTORY, LIFE OF CONSTANTINE, ORATION IN PRAISE OF CONSTANTINE CREATOR(S): EUSEBIUS PAMPHILIUS
NICENE AND POST-NICENE CHURCH FATHERS: SECOND SERIES: VOLUME I. EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS: CHURCH HISTORY LIFE OF CONSTANTINE ORATION IN PRAISE OF CONSTANTINE.
A SELECT LIBRARY OF THE NICENE AND POST-NICENE FATHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The Life And Writings Of Eusebius Of Caesarea
The Church History of Eusebius
The Life Of Constantine, By Eusebius, Together With The Oration Of Constantine To The Assembly Of The Saints, And The Oration Of Eusebius In Praise Of Constantine
The Life Of The Blessed Emperor Constantine By Eusebius Pamphilus
The Oration Of The Emperor Constantine, Which He Addressed “To The Assembly Of The Saints.”
The Oration Of Eusebius Pamphilus, In Praise Of The Emperor Constantine
The Life And Writings Of Eusebius Of Caesarea
Chapter I
The Life of Eusebius
Eusebius’ Birth And Training. His Life In Caesarea Until The Outbreak Of The Persecution
The Persecution Of Diocletian
Eusebius’ Accession To The Bishopric Of Caesarea
The Outbreak Of The Arian Controversy. The Attitude Of Eusebius
The Council Of Nicaea
Continuance Of The Arian Controversy. Eusebius’ Relations To The Two Parties
Eusebius And Marcellus
The Death Of Eusebius
Chapter II
The Writings of Eusebius
Catalogue Of His Works
The Church History of Eusebius
Book I
Chapter I
The Plan of the Work
Chapter II
Summary View of the Pre-existence and Divinity of Our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ
Chapter III
The Name Jesus and also the Name Christ were known from the Beginning, and were honored by the Inspired Prophets
Chapter IV
The Religion Proclaimed by Him to All Nations Was Neither New Nor Strange
Chapter V
The Time of his Appearance among Men
Chapter VI
About the Time of Christ, in accordance with Prophecy, the Rulers who had governed the Jewish Nation in Regular Succession from the Days of Antiquity came to an End, and Herod, the First Foreigner, Became King
Chapter VII
The Alleged Discrepancy in the Gospels in regard to the Genealogy of Christ
Chapter VIII
The Cruelty of Herod toward the Infants, and the Manner of his Death
Chapter IX
The Times of Pilate
Chapter X
The High Priests of the Jews under whom Christ taught
Chapter XI
Testimonies in Regard to John the Baptist and Christ
Chapter XII
The Disciples of our Saviour
Chapter XIII
Narrative concerning the Prince of the Edessenes
Book II
Chapter I
The Course pursued by the Apostles after the Ascension of Christ
Chapter II
How Tiberius was affected when informed by Pilate concerning Christ
Chapter III
The Doctrine of Christ soon spread throughout All the World
Chapter IV
After the Death of Tiberius, Caius appointed Agrippa King of the Jews, having punished Herod with Perpetual Exile
Chapter V
Philo’s Embassy to Caius in Behalf of the Jews
Chapter VI
The Misfortunes which overwhelmed the Jews after their Presumption against Christ
Chapter VII
Pilate’s Suicide
Chapter VIII
The Famine which took Place in the Reign of Claudius
Chapter IX
The Martyrdom of James the Apostle
Chapter X
Agrippa, who was also called Herod, having persecuted the Apostles, immediately experienced the Divine Vengeance
Chapter XI
The Impostor Theudas and his Followers
Chapter XII
Helen, the Queen of the Osrhoenians
Chapter XIII
Simon Magus
Chapter XIV
The Preaching of the Apostle Peter in Rome
Chapter XV
The Gospel according to Mark
Chapter XVI
Mark first proclaimed Christianity to the Inhabitants of Egypt
Chapter XVII
Philo’s Account of the Ascetics of Egypt
Chapter XVIII
The Works of Philo that have come down to us
Chapter XIX
The Calamity which befell the Jews in Jerusalem on the Day of the Passover
Chapter XX
The Events which took Place in Jerusalem during the Reign of Nero
Chapter XXI
The Egyptian, who is mentioned also in the Acts of the Apostles
Chapter XXII
Paul having been sent bound from Judea to Rome, made his Defense, and was acquitted of every Charge
Chapter XXIII
The Martyrdom of James, who was called the Brother of the Lord
Chapter XXIV
Annianus the First Bishop of the Church of Alexandria after Mark
Chapter XXV
The Persecution under Nero in which Paul and Peter were honored at Rome with Martyrdom in Behalf of Religion
Chapter XXVI
The Jews, afflicted with Innumerable Evils, commenced the Last War Against the Romans
Book III
Chapter I
The Parts of the World in which the Apostles preached Christ
Chapter II
The First Ruler of the Church of Rome
Chapter III
The Epistles of the Apostles
Chapter IV
The First Successors of the Apostles
Chapter V
The Last Siege of the Jews after Christ
Chapter VI
The Famine which oppressed them
Chapter VII
The Predictions of Christ
Chapter VIII
The Signs which preceded the War
Chapter IX
Josephus and the Works which he has left
Chapter X
The Manner in which Josephus mentions the Divine Books
Chapter XI
Symeon rules the Church of Jerusalem after James
Chapter XII
Vespasian commands the Descendants of David to be sought
Chapter XIII
Anencletus, the Second Bishop of Rome
Chapter XIV
Abilius, the Second Bishop of Alexandria
Chapter XV
Clement, the Third Bishop of Rome
Chapter XVI
The Epistle of Clement
Chapter XVII
The Persecution under Domitian
Chapter XVIII
The Apostle John and the Apocalypse
Chapter XIX
Domitian commands the Descendants of David to be slain
Chapter XX
The Relatives of our Saviour
Chapter XXI
Cerdon becomes the Third Ruler of the Church of Alexandria
Chapter XXII
Ignatius, the Second Bishop of Antioch
Chapter XXIII
Narrative Concerning John the Apostle
Chapter XXIV
The Order of the Gospels
Chapter XXV
The Divine Scriptures that are accepted and those that are not
Chapter XXVI
Menander the Sorcerer
Chapter XXVII
The Heresy of the Ebionites
Chapter XXVIII
Cerinthus the Heresiarch
Chapter XXIX
Nicolaus and the Sect named after him
Chapter XXX
The Apostles that were Married
Chapter XXXI
The Death of John and Philip
Chapter XXXII
Symeon, Bishop of Jerusalem, suffers Martyrdom
Chapter XXXIII
Trajan forbids the Christians to be sought after
Chapter XXXIV
Evarestus, the Fourth Bishop of the Church of Rome
Chapter XXXV
Justus, the Third Bishop of Jerusalem
Chapter XXXVI
Ignatius and His Epistles
Chapter XXXVII
The Evangelists that were still Eminent at that Time
Chapter XXXVIII
The Epistle of Clement and the Writings falsely ascribed to him
Chapter XXXIX
The Writings of Papias
Book IV
Chapter I
The Bishops of Rome and of Alexandria during the Reign of Trajan
Chapter II
The Calamities of the Jews during Trajan’s Reign
Chapter III
The Apologists that wrote in Defense of the Faith during the Reign of Adrian
Chapter IV
The Bishops of Rome and of Alexandria under the Same Emperor
Chapter V
The Bishops of Jerusalem from the Age of our Saviour to the Period under Consideration
Chapter VI
The Last Siege of the Jews under Adrian
Chapter VII
The Persons that became at that Time Leaders of Knowledge falsely so-called
Chapter VIII
Ecclesiastical Writers
Chapter IX
The Epistle of Adrian, decreeing that we should not be punished without a Trial
Chapter X
The Bishops of Rome and of Alexandria during the Reign of Antoninus
Chapter XI
The Heresiarchs of that Age
Chapter XII
The Apology of Justin addressed to Antoninus
Chapter XIII
The Epistle of Antoninus to the Common Assembly of Asia in Regard to our Doctrine
Chapter XIV
The Circumstances related of Polycarp, a Friend of the Apostles
Chapter XV
Under Verus, Polycarp with Others suffered Martyrdom at Smyrna
Chapter XVI
Justin the Philosopher preaches the Word of Christ in Rome and suffers Martyrdom
Chapter XVII
The Martyrs whom Justin mentions in his Own Work
Chapter XVIII
The Works of Justin which have come down to us
Chapter XIX
The Rulers of the Churches of Rome and Alexandria during the Reign of Verus
Chapter XX
The Rulers of the Church of Antioch
Chapter XXI
The Ecclesiastical Writers that flourished in Those Days
Chapter XXII
Hegesippus and the Events which he mentions
Chapter XXIII
Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, and the Epistles which he wrote
Chapter XXIV
Theophilus Bishop of Antioch
Chapter XXV
Philip and Modestus
Chapter XXVI
Melito and the Circumstances which he records
Chapter XXVII
Apolinarius, Bishop of the Church of Hierapolis
Chapter XXVIII
Musanus and His Writings
Chapter XXIX
The Heresy of Tatian
Chapter XXX
Bardesanes the Syrian and his Extant Works
Book V
Chapter I
The Number of those who fought for Religion in Gaul Under Verus and the Nature of their Conflicts
Chapter II
The Martyrs, beloved of God, kindly ministered unto those who fell in the Persecution
Chapter III
The Vision which appeared in a Dream to the Witness Attalus
Chapter IV
Irenaeus commended by the Witnesses in a Letter
Chapter V
God sent Rain from Heaven for Marcus Aurelius Caesar in Answer to the Prayers of our People
Chapter VI
Catalogue of the Bishops of Rome
Chapter VII
Even down to those Times Miracles were performed by the Faithful
Chapter VIII
The Statements of Irenaeus in regard to the Divine Scriptures
Chapter IX
The Bishops under Commodus
Chapter X
Pantaenus the Philosopher
Chapter XI
Clement of Alexandria
Chapter XII
The Bishops in Jerusalem
Chapter XIII
Rhodo and his Account of the Dissension of Marcion
Chapter XIV
The False Prophets of the Phrygians
Chapter XV
The Schism of Blastus at Rome
Chapter XVI
The Circumstances related of Montanus and his False Prophets
Chapter XVII
Miltiades and His Works
Chapter XVIII
The Manner in which Apollonius refuted the Phrygians, and the Persons whom he Mentions
Chapter XIX
Serapion on the Heresy of the Phrygians
Chapter XX
The Writings of Irenaeus against the Schismatics at Rome
Chapter XXI
How Appolonius suffered Martyrdom at Rome
Chapter XXII
The Bishops that were well known at this Time
Chapter XXIII
The Question then agitated concerning the Passover
Chapter XXIV
The Disagreement in Asia
Chapter XXV
How All came to an Agreement respecting the Passover
Chapter XXVI
The Elegant Works of Irenaeus which have come down to us
Chapter XXVII
The Works of Others that flourished at that Time
Chapter XXVIII
Those who first advanced the Heresy of Artemon; their Manner of Life, and how they dared to corrupt the Sacred Scriptures
Book VI
Chapter I
The Persecution under Severus
Chapter II
The Training of Origen from Childhood
Chapter III
While still very Young, he taught diligently the Word of Christ
Chapter IV
The pupils of Origen that became Martyrs
Chapter V
Potamiaena
Chapter VI
Clement of Alexandria
Chapter VII
The Writer, Judas
Chapter VIII
Origen’s Daring Deed
Chapter IX
The Miracles of Narcissus
Chapter X
The Bishops of Jerusalem
Chapter XI
Alexander
Chapter XII
Serapion and his Extant Works
Chapter XIII
The Writings of Clement
Chapter XIV
The Scriptures mentioned by Him
Chapter XV
Heraclas
Chapter XVI
Origen’s Earnest Study of the Divine Scriptures
Chapter XVII
The Translator Symmachus
Chapter XVIII
Ambrose
Chapter XIX
Circumstances Related of Origen
Chapter XX
The Extant Works of the Writers of that Age
Chapter XXI
The Bishops that were well known at that Time
Chapter XXII
The Works of Hippolytus which have reached us
Chapter XXIII
Origen’s Zeal and his Elevation to the Presbyterate
Chapter XXIV
The Commentaries which he prepared at Alexandria
Chapter XXV
His Review of the Canonical Scriptures
Chapter XXVI
Heraclas becomes Bishop of Alexandria
Chapter XXVII
How the Bishops regarded Origen
Chapter XXVIII
The Persecution under Maximinus
Chapter XXIX
Fabianus, who was wonderfully designated Bishop of Rome by God
Chapter XXX
The Pupils of Origen
Chapter XXXI
Africanus
Chapter XXXII
The Commentaries which Origen composed in Caesarea in Palestine
Chapter XXXIII
The Error of Beryllus
Chapter XXXIV
Philip Caesar
Chapter XXXV
Dionysius succeeds Heraclas in the Episcopate
Chapter XXXVI
Other Works of Origen
Chapter XXXVII
The Dissension of the Arabians
Chapter XXXVIII
The Heresy of the Elkesites
Chapter XXXIX
The Persecution under Decius, and the Sufferings of Origen
Chapter XL
The Events which happened to Dionysius
Chapter XLI
The Martyrs in Alexandria
Chapter XLII
Others of whom Dionysius gives an Account
Chapter XLIII
Novatus, his Manner of Life and his Heresy
Chapter XLIV
Dionysius’ Account of Serapion
Chapter XLV
An Epistle of Dionysius to Novatus
Chapter XLVI
Other Epistles of Dionysius
Book VII
Chapter I
The Wickedness of Decius and Gallus
Chapter II
The Bishops of Rome in those Times
Chapter III
Cyprian, and the Bishops with him, first taught that it was necessary to purify by Baptism those converted from Heresy
Chapter IV
The Epistles which Dionysius wrote on this Subject
Chapter V
The Peace following the Persecution
Chapter VI
The Heresy of Sabellius
Chapter VII
The Abominable Error of the Heretics; the Divine Vision of Dionysius; and the Ecclesiastical Canon which he received
Chapter VIII
The Heterodoxy of Novatus
Chapter IX
The Ungodly Baptism of the Heretics
Chapter X
Valerian and the Persecution under him
Chapter XI
The Events which happened at this Time to Dionysius and those in Egypt
Chapter XII
The Martyrs in Caesarea in Palestine
Chapter XIII
The Peace under Gallienus
Chapter XIV
The Bishops that flourished at that Time
Chapter XV
The Martyrdom of Marinus at Caesarea
Chapter XVI
Story in Regard to Astyrius
Chapter XVII
The Signs at Paneas of the Great Might of our Saviour
Chapter XVIII
The Statue which the Woman with an Issue of Blood erected
Chapter XIX
The Episcopal Chair of James
Chapter XX
The Festal Epistles of Dionysius, in which he also gives a Paschal Canon
Chapter XXI
The Occurrences at Alexandria
Chapter XXII
The Pestilence which came upon them
Chapter XXIII
The Reign of Gallienus
Chapter XXIV
Nepos and his Schism
Chapter XXV
The Apocalypse of John
Chapter XXVI
The Epistles of Dionysius
Chapter XXVII
Paul of Samosata, and the Heresy introduced by him at Antioch
Chapter XXVIII
The Illustrious Bishops of that Time
Chapter XXIX
Paul, having been refuted by Malchion, a Presbyter from the Sophists, was excommunicated
Chapter XXX
The Epistle of the Bishops against Paul
Chapter XXXI
The Perversive Heresy of the Manicheans which began at this Time
Chapter XXXII
The Distinguished Ecclesiastics of our Day, and which of them survived until the Destruction of the Churches
Book VIII
Chapter I
The Events which preceded the Persecution in our Times
Chapter II
The Destruction of the Churches
Chapter III
The Nature of the Conflicts endured in the Persecution
Chapter IV
The Famous Martyrs of God, who filled Every Place with their Memory and won Various Crowns in behalf of Religion
Chapter V
Those in Nicomedia
Chapter VI
Those in the Palace
Chapter VII
The Egyptians in Phoenicia
Chapter VIII
Those in Egypt
Chapter IX
Those in Thebais
Chapter X
The Writings of Phileas the Martyr describing the Occurrences at Alexandria
Chapter XI
Those in Phrygia
Chapter XII
Many Others, both Men and Women, who suffered in Various Ways
Chapter XIII
The Bishops of the Church that evinced by their Blood the Genuineness of the Religion which they preached
Chapter XIV
The Character of the Enemies of Religion
Chapter XV
The Events which happened to the Heathen
Chapter XVI
The Change of Affairs for the Better
Chapter XVII
The Revocation of the Rulers
Martyrs of Palestine
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Chapter XI
Chapter XII
Chapter XIII
Book IX
Chapter I
The Pretended Relaxation
Chapter II
The Subsequent Reverse
Chapter III
The Newly Erected Statue at Antioch
Chapter IV
The Memorials against us
Chapter V
The Forged Acts
Chapter VI
Those who suffered Martyrdom at this Time
Chapter VII
The Decree against us which was engraved on Pillars
Chapter VIII
The Misfortunes which happened in Connection with these Things, in Famine, Pestilence, and War
Chapter IX
The Victory of the God-Beloved Emperors
Chapter X
The Overthrow of the Tyrants and the Words which they uttered before their Death
Chapter XI
The Final Destruction of the Enemies of Religion
Book X
Chapter I
The Peace granted us by God
Chapter II
The Restoration of the Churches
Chapter III
The Dedications in Every Place
Chapter IV
Panegyric on the Splendor of Affairs
Chapter V
Copies of Imperial Laws
Chapter VI
Copy of an Imperial Epistle in which Money is granted to the Churches
Chapter VII
The Exemption of the Clergy
Chapter VIII
The Subsequent Wickedness of Licinius, and his Death
Chapter IX
The Victory of Constantine, and the Blessings which under him accrued to the Subjects of the Roman Empire
The Life Of Constantine, By Eusebius, Together With The Oration Of Constantine To The Assembly Of The Saints, And The Oration Of Eusebius In Praise Of Constantine
I
Constantine the Great
Chapter I
Life
S:1. Early Years
S:2. The First Five Years of Reign
S:3. State of Affairs in 311
S:4. Second Five Years
S:5. Third Five Years
S:6. Fourth Five Years
S:7. Fifth Five Years
S:8. Sixth Five Years
S:9. Last Years
Chapter II
Character
S:1. Introduction
S:2. Inherited Characteristics
S:3. Physical Characteristics
S:4. Mental Characteristics
S:5. Moral Characteristics
S:6. Religious Characteristics
S:7. General Characterization
S:8. Summary
Chapter III
Writings
S:1. Introduction
S:2. Oratorical Writings
S:3. Letters and Edicts
S:4. Laws
S:5. Various
Chapter IV
The Mythical Constantine
1. Constantine and his Mother Helena
2. Constantine the Son of a British Princess
3. Constantine’s Leprosy; Healing and Baptism by Silvester
4. Donation of Constantine
5. Dream concerning the Founding of Constantinople
6. Voyage of Helena
7. The Finding of the Cross
II
The Life Of The Blessed Emperor Constantine By Eusebius Pamphilus
Book I
Chapter I
Preface
Of the Death of Constantine
Chapter II
The Preface Continued
Chapter III
How God honors Pious Princes, but destroys Tyrants
Chapter IV
That God honored Constantine
Chapter V
That he reigned above Thirty Years, and lived above Sixty
Chapter VI
That he was the Servant of God, and the Conqueror of Nations
Chapter VII
Comparison with Cyrus, King of the Persians, and with Alexander of Macedon
Chapter VIII
That he conquered nearly the Whole World
Chapter IX
That he was the Son of a Pious Emperor, and bequeathed the Power to Royal Sons
Chapter X
Of the Need for this History, and its Value for Edification
Chapter XI
That his Present Object is to record only the Pious Actions of Constantine
Chapter XII
That like Moses, he was reared in the Palaces of Kings
Chapter XIII
Of Constantius his Father, who refused to imitate Diocletian, Maximian, and Maxentius, in their Persecution of the Christians
Chapter XIV
How Constantius his Father, being reproached with Poverty by Diocletian, filled his Treasury, and afterwards restored the Money to those by whom it had been contributed
Chapter XV
Of the Persecution raised by his Colleagues
Chapter XVI
How Constantius, feigning Idolatry, expelled those who consented to offer Sacrifice, but retained in his Palace all who were willing to confess Christ
Chapter XVII
Of his Christian Manner of Life
Chapter XVIII
That after the Abdication of Diocletian and Maximian, Constantius became Chief Augustus, and was blessed with a Numerous Offspring
Chapter XIX
Of his Son Constantine, who in his Youth accompanied Diocletian into Palestine
Chapter XX
Flight of Constantine to his Father because of the Plots of Diocletian
Chapter XXI
Death of Constantius, who leaves his Son Constantine Emperor
Chapter XXII
How, after the Burial of Constantius, Constantine was Proclaimed Augustus by the Army
Chapter XXIII
A Brief Notice of the Destruction of the Tyrants
Chapter XXIV
It was by the Will of God that Constantine became possessed of the Empire
Chapter XXV
Victories of Constantine over the Barbarians and the Britons
Chapter XXVI
How he resolved to deliver Rome from Maxentius
Chapter XXVII
That after reflecting on the Downfall of those who had worshiped Idols, he made Choice of Christianity
Chapter XXVIII
How, while he was praying, God sent him a Vision of a Cross of Light in the Heavens at Mid-day, with an Inscription admonishing him to conquer by that
Chapter XXIX
How the Christ of God appeared to him in his Sleep, and commanded him to use in his Wars a Standard made in the Form of the Cross
Chapter XXX
The Making of the Standard of the Cross
Chapter XXXI
A Description of the Standard of the Cross, which the Romans now call the Labarum
Chapter XXXII
How Constantine received Instruction, and read the Sacred Scriptures
Chapter XXXIII
Of the Adulterous Conduct of Maxentius at Rome
Chapter XXXIV
How the Wife of a Prefect slew herself for Chastity’s Sake
Chapter XXXV
Massacre of the Roman People by Maxentius
Chapter XXXVI
Magic Arts of Maxentius against Constantine; and Famine at Rome
Chapter XXXVII
Defeat of Maxentius’s Armies in Italy
Chapter XXXVIII
Death of Maxentius on the Bridge of the Tiber
Chapter XXXIX
Constantine’s Entry into Rome
Chapter XL
Of the Statue of Constantine holding a Cross, and its Inscription
Chapter XLI
Rejoicings throughout the Provinces; and Constantine’s Acts of Grace
Chapter XLII
The Honors Conferred upon Bishops, and the Building of Churches
Chapter XLIII
Constantine’s Liberality to the Poor
Chapter XLIV
How he was present at the Synods of Bishops
Chapter XLV
His Forbearance with Unreasonable Men
Chapter XLVI
Victories over the Barbarians
Chapter XLVII
Death of Maximin, who had attempted a Conspiracy, and of Others whom Constantine detected by Divine Revelation
Chapter XLVIII
Celebration of Constantine’s Decennalia
Chapter XLIX
How Licinius oppressed the East
Chapter L
How Licinius attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine
Chapter LI
Intrigues of Licinius against the Bishops, and his Prohibition of Synods
Chapter LII
Banishment of the Christians, and Confiscation of their Property
Chapter LIII
Edict that Women should not meet with the Men in the Churches
Chapter LIV
That those who refuse to sacrifice are to be dismissed from Military Service, and those in Prison not to be fed
Chapter LV
The Lawless Conduct and Covetousness of Licinius
Chapter LVI
At length he undertakes to raise a Persecution
Chapter LVII
That Maximian, brought Low by a Fistulous Ulcer with Worms, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians
Chapter LVIII
That Maximin, who had persecuted the Christians, was compelled to fly, and conceal himself in the Disguise of a Slave
Chapter LIX
That Maximin, blinded by Disease, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians
Book II
Chapter I
Secret Persecution by Licinius, who causes Some Bishops to be put to Death at Amasia of Pontus
Chapter II
Demolition of Churches, and Butchery of the Bishops
Chapter III
How Constantine was stirred in Behalf of the Christians thus in Danger of Persecution
Chapter IV
That Constantine prepared himself for the War by Prayer: Licinius by the Practice of Divination
Chapter V
What Licinius, while sacrificing in a Grove, said concerning Idols, and concerning Christ
Chapter VI
An Apparition seen in the Cities subject to Licinius, as of Constantine’s Troops passing through them
Chapter VII
That Victory everywhere followed the Presence of the Standard of the Cross in Battle
Chapter VIII
That Fifty Men were selected to carry the Cross
Chapter IX
That One of the Cross-Bearers, who fled from his Post, was slain: while Another, who faithfully stood his Ground, was preserved
Chapter X
Various Battles, and Constantine’s Victories
Chapter XI
Flight, and Magic Arts of Licinius
Chapter XII
How Constantine, after praying in his Tabernacle, obtained the Victory
Chapter XIII
His Humane Treatment of Prisoners
Chapter XIV
A Farther Mention of his Prayers in the Tabernacle
Chapter XV
Treacherous Friendship, and Idolatrous Practices of Licinius
Chapter XVI
How Licinius counseled his Soldiers not to attack the Standard of the Cross
Chapter XVII
Constantine’s Victory
Chapter XVIII
Death of Licinius, and Celebration of the Event
Chapter XIX
Rejoicings and Festivities
Chapter XX
Constantine’s Enactments in Favor of the Confessors
Chapter XXI
His Laws concerning Martyrs, and concerning Ecclesiastical Property
Chapter XXII
How he won the Favor of the People
Chapter XXIII
That he declared God to be the Author of his Prosperity: and concerning his Rescripts
Chapter XXIV
Law of Constantine respecting Piety towards God, and the Christian Religion
Chapter XXV
An Illustration from Ancient Times
Chapter XXVI
Of Persecuted and Persecutors
Chapter XXVII
How the Persecution became the Occasion of Calamities to the Aggressors
Chapter XXVIII
That God chose Constantine to be the Minister of Blessing
Chapter XXIX
Constantine’s Expressions of Piety towards God; and Praise of the Confessors
Chapter XXX
A Law granting Release from Exile, from Service in the Courts, and from the Confiscation of Property
Chapter XXXI
Release likewise granted to Exiles in the Islands
Chapter XXXII
And to those ignominiously employed in the Mines and Public Works
Chapter XXXIII
Concerning those Confessors engaged in Military Service
Chapter XXXIV
The Liberation of Free Persons condemned to labor in the Women’s Apartments, or to Servitude
Chapter XXXV
Of the Inheritance of the Property of Martyrs and Confessors, also of those who had suffered Banishment or Confiscation of Property
Chapter XXXVI
The Church is declared Heir of those who leave no Kindred; and the Free Gifts of such Persons Confirmed
Chapter XXXVII
Lands, Gardens, or Houses, but not Actual Produce from them, are to be given back
Chapter XXXVIII
In what Manner Requests should be made for these
Chapter XXXIX
The Treasury must restore Lands, Gardens, and Houses to the Churches
Chapter XL
The Tombs of Martyrs and the Cemeteries to be transferred to the Possession of the Churches
Chapter XLI
Those who have purchased Property belonging to the Church, or received it as a Gift, are to restore it
Chapter XLII
An Earnest Exhortation to worship God
Chapter XLIII
How the Enactments of Constantine were carried into Effect
Chapter XLIV
That he promoted Christians to Offices of Government, and forbade Gentiles in Such Stations to offer Sacrifice
Chapter XLV
Statutes which forbade Sacrifice, and enjoined the Building of Churches
Chapter XLVI
Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius and Other Bishops, respecting the Building of Churches, with Instructions to repair the Old, and erect New Ones on a Larger Scale, with the Aid of the Provincial Governors
Chapter XLVII
That he wrote a Letter in Condemnation of Idolatry
Chapter XLVIII
Constantine’s Edict to the People of the Provinces concerning the Error of Polytheism, commencing with Some General Remarks on Virtue and Vice
Chapter XLIX
Concerning Constantine’s Pious Father, and the Persecutors Diocletian and Maximian
Chapter L
That the Persecution originated on Account of the Oracle of Apollo, who, it was said, could not give Oracles because of “the Righteous Men.”
Chapter LI
That Constantine, when a Youth, heard from him who wrote the Persecution Edict that “the Righteous Men” were the Christians
Chapter LII
The Manifold Forms of Torture and Punishment practiced against the Christians
Chapter LIII
That the Barbarians kindly received the Christians
Chapter LIV
What Vengeance overtook those who on Account of the Oracle raised the Persecution
Chapter LV
Constantine gives Glory to God, makes Grateful Acknowledgment of the Sign of the Cross, and prays for the Churches and People
Chapter LVI
He prays that All may be Christians, but compels None
Chapter LVII
He gives Glory to God, who has given Light by his Son to those who were in Error
Chapter LVIII
He glorifies him again for his Government of the Universe
Chapter LIX
He gives Glory to God, as the Constant Teacher of Good
Chapter LX
An Admonition at the Close of the Edict, that No One should trouble his Neighbor
Chapter LXI
How Controversies originated at Alexandria through Matters relating to Arius
Chapter LXII
Concerning the Same Arius, and the Melitians
Chapter LXIII
How Constantine sent a Messenger and a Letter concerning Peace
Chapter LXIV
Constantine’s Letter to Alexander the Bishop, and Arius the Presbyter
Chapter LXV
His Continual Anxiety for Peace
Chapter LXVI
That he also adjusted the Controversies which had arisen in Africa
Chapter LXVII
That Religion began in the East
Chapter LXVIII
Being grieved by the Dissension, he counsels Peace
Chapter LXIX
Origin of the Controversy between Alexander and Arius, and that these Questions ought not to have been discussed
Chapter LXX
An Exhortation to Unanimity
Chapter LXXI
There should be no Contention in Matters which are in themselves of Little Moment
Chapter LXXII
The Excess of his Pious Concern caused him to shed Tears; and his Intended Journey to the East was postponed because of These Things
Chapter LXXIII
The Controversy continues without Abatement, even after the Receipt of This Letter
Book III
Chapter I
A Comparison of Constantine’s Piety with the Wickedness of the Persecutors
Chapter II
Farther Remarks on Constantine’s Piety, and his Open Testimony to the Sign of the Cross
Chapter III
Of his Picture surmounted by a Cross and having beneath it a Dragon
Chapter IV
A Farther Notice of the Controversies raised in Egypt by Arius
Chapter V
Of the Disagreement respecting the Celebration of Easter
Chapter VI
How he ordered a Council to be held at Nicaea
Chapter VII
Of the General Council, at which Bishops from all Nations were Present
Chapter VIII
That the Assembly was composed, as in the Acts of the Apostles, of Individuals from Various Nations
Chapter IX
Of the Virtue and Age of the Two Hundred and Fifty Bishops
Chapter X
Council in the Palace. Constantine, entering, took his Seat in the Assembly
Chapter XI
Silence of the Council, after Some Words by the Bishop Eusebius
Chapter XII
Constantine’s Address to the Council concerning Peace
Chapter XIII
How he led the Dissentient Bishops to Harmony of Sentiment
Chapter XIV
Unanimous Declaration of the Council concerning Faith, and the Celebration of Easter
Chapter XV
How Constantine entertained the Bishops on the Occasion of His Vicennalia
Chapter XVI
Presents to the Bishops, and Letters to the People generally
Chapter XVII
Constantine’s Letter to the Churches respecting the Council at Nicaea
Chapter XVIII
He speaks of their Unanimity respecting the Feast of Easter, and against the Practice of the Jews
Chapter XIX
Exhortation to follow the Example of the Greater Part of the World
Chapter XX
Exhortation to obey the Decrees of the Council
Chapter XXI
Recommendation to the Bishops, on their Departure, to Preserve Harmony
Chapter XXII
How he dismissed Some, and wrote Letters to Others; also his Presents
Chapter XXIII
How he wrote to the Egyptians, exhorting them to Peace
Chapter XXIV
How he wrote Frequent Letters of a Religious Character to the Bishops and People
Chapter XXV
How he ordered the Erection of a Church at Jerusalem, in the Holy Place of our Saviour’s Resurrection
Chapter XXVI
That the Holy Sepulchre had been covered with Rubbish and with Idols by the Ungodly
Chapter XXVII
How Constantine commanded the Materials of the Idol Temple, and the Soil itself, to be removed at a Distance
Chapter XXVIII
Discovery of the Most Holy Sepulchre
Chapter XXIX
How he wrote concerning the Erection of a Church, both to the Governors of the Provinces, and to the Bishop Macarius
Chapter XXX
Constantine’s Letter to Macarius respecting the Building of the Church of our Saviour
Chapter XXXI
That the Building should surpass all the Churches in the World in the Beauty of its Walls, its Columns, and Marbles
Chapter XXXII
That he instructed the Governors concerning the Beautifying of the Roof; also concerning Workmen, and Materials
Chapter XXXIII
How the Church of our Saviour, the New Jerusalem prophesied of in Scripture, was built
Chapter XXXIV
Description of the Structure of the Holy Sepulchre
Chapter XXXV
Description of the Atrium and Porticos
Chapter XXXVI
Description of the Walls, Roof, Decoration, and Gilding of the Body of the Church
Chapter XXXVII
Description of the Double Porticos on Either Side, and of the Three Eastern Gates
Chapter XXXVIII
Description of the Hemisphere, the Twelve Columns, and their Bowls
Chapter XXXIX
Description of the Inner Court, the Arcades and Porches
Chapter XL
Of the Number of his Offerings
Chapter XLI
Of the Erection of Churches in Bethlehem, and on the Mount of Olives
Chapter XLII
That the Empress Helena, Constantine’s Mother, having visited this Locality for Devotional Purposes, built these Churches
Chapter XLIII
A Farther Notice of the Churches at Bethlehem
Chapter XLIV
Of Helena’s Generosity and Beneficent Acts
Chapter XLV
Helena’s Pious Conduct in the Churches
Chapter XLVI
How she made her Will, and died at the Age of Eighty Years
Chapter XLVII
How Constantine buried his Mother, and how he honored her during her Life
Chapter XLVIII
How he built Churches in Honor of Martyrs, and abolished Idolatry at Constantinople
Chapter XLIX
Representation of the Cross in the Palace, and of Daniel at the Public Fountains
Chapter L
That he erected Churches in Nicomedia, and in Other Cities
Chapter LI
That he ordered a Church to be built at Mambre
Chapter LII
Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius concerning Mambre
Chapter LIII
That the Saviour appeared in this Place to Abraham
Chapter LIV
Destruction of Idol Temples and Images everywhere
Chapter LV
Overthrow of an Idol Temple, and Abolition of Licentious Practices, at Aphaca in Phoenicia
Chapter LVI
Destruction of the Temple of AEsculapius at AEgae
Chapter LVII
How the Gentiles abandoned Idol Worship, and turned to the Knowledge of God
Chapter LVIII
How he destroyed the Temple of Venus at Heliopolis, and built the First Church in that City
Chapter LIX
Of the Disturbance at Antioch by Eustathius
Chapter LX
Constantine’s Letter to the Antiochians, directing them not to withdraw Eusebius from Caesarea, but to seek some one else
Chapter LXI
The Emperor’s Letter to Eusebius praising him for refusing the Bishopric of Antioch
Chapter LXII
Constantine’s Letter to the Council, depreciating the Removal of Eusebius from Caesarea
Chapter LXIII
How he displayed his Zeal for the Extirpation of Heresies
Chapter LXIV
Constantine’s Edict against the Heretics
Chapter LXV
The Heretics are deprived of their Meeting Places
Chapter LXVI
How on the Discovery of Prohibited Books among the Heretics, Many of them return to the Catholic Church
Book IV
Chapter I
How he honored Many by Presents and Promotions
Chapter II
Remission of a Fourth Part of the Taxes
Chapter III
Equalization of the More Oppressive Taxes
Chapter IV
His Liberality, from His Private Resources, to the Losers in Suits of a Pecuniary Nature
Chapter V
Conquest of the Scythians defeated through the Sign of Our Saviour
Chapter VI
Conquest of the Sarmatians, consequent on the Rebellion of their Slaves
Chapter VII
Ambassadors from Different Barbarous Nations receive Presents from the Emperor
Chapter VIII
That he wrote also to the King of Persia, who had sent him an Embassy, on Behalf of the Christians in his Realm
Chapter IX
Letter of Constantine Augustus to Sapor, King of the Persians, containing a truly Pious Confession of God and Christ
Chapter X
The Writer denounces Idols, and glorifies God
Chapter XI
Against the Tyrants and Persecutors; and on the Captivity of Valerian
Chapter XII
He declares that, having witnessed the Fall of the Persecutors, he now rejoices at the Peace enjoyed by the Christians
Chapter XIII
He bespeaks his Affectionate Interest for the Christians in his Country
Chapter XIV
How the Zealous Prayers of Constantine procured Peace to the Christians
Chapter XV
He causes himself to be represented on his Coins, and in his Portraits, in the Attitude of Prayer
Chapter XVI
He forbids by Law the Placing his Likeness in Idol Temples
Chapter XVII
Of his Prayers in the Palace, and his Reading the Holy Scriptures
Chapter XVIII
He enjoins the General Observance of the Lord’s Day, and the Day of Preparation
Chapter XIX
That he directed even his Pagan Soldiers to pray on the Lord’s Day
Chapter XX
The Form of Prayer given by Constantine to his Soldiers
Chapter XXI
He orders the Sign of the Saviour’s Cross to be engraven on his Soldiers’ Shields
Chapter XXII
Of his Zeal in Prayer, and the Honor he paid to the Feast of Easter
Chapter XXIII
How he forbade Idolatrous Worship, but honored Martyrs and the Church Festivals
Chapter XXIV
That he described himself to be a Bishop, in Charge of Affairs External to the Church
Chapter XXV
Prohibition of Sacrifices, of Mystic Rites, Combats of Gladiators, also the Licentious Worship of the Nile
Chapter XXVI
Amendment of the Law in Force respecting Childless Persons, and of the Law of Wills
Chapter XXVII
Among Other Enactments, he decrees that no Christian shall slave to a Jew, and affirms the Validity of the Decisions of Councils
Chapter XXVIII
His Gifts to the Churches, and Bounties to Virgins and to the Poor
Chapter XXIX
Of Constantine’s Discourses and Declamations
Chapter XXX
That he marked out before a Covetous Man the Measure of a Grave, and so put him to Shame
Chapter XXXI
That he was derided because of his Excessive Clemency
Chapter XXXII
Of Constantine’s Oration which he wrote to the Assembly of the Saints
Chapter XXXIII
How he listened standing to Eusebius’ Declamation in Honor of our Saviour’s Sepulchre
Chapter XXXIV
That he wrote to Eusebius respecting Easter, and respecting Copies of the Holy Scriptures
Chapter XXXV
Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius, in praise of his Discourse concerning Easter
Chapter XXXVI
Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius on the Preparation of Copies of the Holy Scriptures
Chapter XXXVII
How the Copies were provided
Chapter XXXVIII
How the Market-Town of Gaza was made a City for its Profession of Christianity, and received the Name of Constantia
Chapter XXXIX
That a Place in Phoenicia also was made a City, and in Other Cities Idolatry was abolished, and Churches built
Chapter XL
That having conferred the Dignity of Caesars on his Three Sons at the Three Decennial Periods of his Reign, he dedicated the Church at Jerusalem
Chapter XLI
That in the meantime he ordered a Council to be convened at Tyre, because of Controversies raised in Egypt
Chapter XLII
Constantine’s Letter to the Council at Tyre
Chapter XLIII
Bishops from all the Provinces attended the Dedication of the Church at Jerusalem
Chapter XLIV
Of their Reception by the Notary Marianus; the Distribution of Money to the Poor; and Offerings to the Church
Chapter XLV
Various Discourses by the Assembled Bishops; also by Eusebius, the Writer of this History
Chapter XLVI
That Eusebius afterwards delivered his Description of the Church of the Saviour, and a Tricennial Oration before Constantine himself
Chapter XLVII
That the Council at Nicaea was held in the Twentieth, the Dedication of the Church at Jerusalem in the Thirtieth, Year of Constantine’s Reign
Chapter XLVIII
That Constantine was displeased with one who praised him excessively
Chapter XLIX
Marriage of his Son Constantius Caesar
Chapter L
Embassy and Presents from the Indians
Chapter LI
That Constantine divided the Empire between his Three Sons, whom he had instructed in Politics and Religion
Chapter LII
That after they had reached Man’s Estate he was their Guide in Piety
Chapter LIII
Having reigned about Thirty-Two Years, and lived above Sixty, he still had a Sound Body
Chapter LIV
Of those who abused His Extreme Benevolence for Avarice and Hypocrisy
Chapter LV
Constantine employed himself in Composition of Various Kinds to the Close of his Life
Chapter LVI
How he took Bishops with him on an Expedition against the Persians, and took with him a Tent in the Form of a Church
Chapter LVII
How he received an Embassy from the Persians and kept the Night Vigil with others at the Feast of Easter
Chapter LVIII
Concerning the Building of a Church in Honor of the Apostles at Constantinople
Chapter LIX
Farther Description of the same Church
Chapter LX
He also erected his own Sepulchral Monument in this Church
Chapter LXI
His Sickness at Helenopolis, and Prayers respecting his Baptism
Chapter LXII
Constantine’s Appeal to the Bishops, requesting them to confer upon him the Rite of Baptism
Chapter LXIII
How after his Baptism he rendered Thanks to God
Chapter LXIV
Constantine’s Death at Noon on the Feast of Pentecost
Chapter LXV
Lamentations of the Soldiery and their Officers
Chapter LXVI
Removal of the Body from Nicomedia to the Palace at Constantinople
Chapter LXVII
He received the same Honors from the Counts and other Officers as before his Death
Chapter LXVIII
Resolution of the Army to confer thence-forward the Title of Augustus on his Sons
Chapter LXIX
Mourning for Constantine at Rome; and the Honor paid him there through Paintings after his Death
Chapter LXX
His Burial by his Son Constantius at Constantinople
Chapter LXXI
Sacred Service in the Church of the Apostles on the Occasion of Constantine’s Funeral
Chapter LXXII
Of the Phoenix
Chapter LXXIII
How Constantine is represented on Coins in the Act of ascending to Heaven
Chapter LXXIV
The God whom he had honored deservedly honored him in Return
Chapter LXXV
He surpassed all Preceding Emperors in Devotion to God
The Oration Of The Emperor Constantine, Which He Addressed “To The Assembly Of The Saints.”
Chapter I
Preliminary Remarks on the Feast of Easter: and how the Word of God, having conferred Manifold Benefits on Mankind, was betrayed by his Beneficiaries
Chapter II
An Appeal to the Church and to his Hearers to pardon and correct the Errors of His Speech
Chapter III
That God is the Father of the Word, and the Creator of all Things; and that Material Objects could not continue to exist, were their Causes Various
Chapter IV
On the Error of Idolatrous Worship
Chapter V
That Christ, the Son of God, created All Things, and has appointed to Every Thing the Term of its Existence
Chapter VI
The Falsity of the General Opinion respecting Fate is proved by the Consideration of Human Laws, and by the Works of Creation, the Course of which is not Fortuitous, but according to an Orderly Arrangement which evinces the Design of the Creator
Chapter VII
In regard to Things above our Comprehension, we should glorify the Creator’s Wisdom, and attribute their Causes to him alone, and not to Chance
Chapter VIII
That God bestows an Abundant Supply of whatever is suited to the Wants of Man, and ministers but sparingly to his Pleasures; in Both Cases with a View to his Advantage
Chapter IX
Of the Philosophers, who fell into Mistaken Notions, and Some of them into Danger, by their Desire of Universal Knowledge
Also of the Doctrines of Plato
Chapter X
Of those who reject the Doctrines of Philosophers, as well as those of Scripture: and that we ought to believe the Poets in All Things, or disbelieve them in All
Chapter XI
On the Coming of our Lord in the Flesh; its Nature and Cause
Chapter XII
Of those who are Ignorant of this Mystery; and that their Ignorance is Voluntary. The Blessings which await those who know it, especially such as die in the Confession of the Faith
Chapter XIII
That there is a Necessary Difference between Created Things. That the Propensity to Good and Evil depends on the Will of Man; and that, consequently, Judgment is a Necessary and Reasonable Thing
Chapter XIV
That Created Nature differs infinitely from Uncreated Being; to which Man makes the Nearest Approach by a Life of Virtue
Chapter XV
Of the Saviour’s Doctrines and Miracles; and the Benefits he confers on those who own Subjection to him
Chapter XVI
The Coming of Christ was predicted by the Prophets; and was ordained to be the Overthrow of Idols and Idolatrous Cities
Chapter XVII
Of the Wisdom of Moses, which was an Object of Imitation to the Wise among Heathen Nations. Also concerning Daniel, and the Three Children
Chapter XVIII
Of the Erythraean Sibyl, who pointed in a Prophetic Acrostic at our Lord and his Passion. The Acrostic is “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour, Cross.”
Chapter XIX
That this Prophecy respecting our Saviour was not the Fiction of any Member of the Christian Church, but the Testimony of the Erythraean Sibyl, whose Books were translated into Latin by Cicero before the coming of Christ. Also that Virgil makes mention of the same, and of the Birth of the Virgin’s Child: though he spoke obscurely of this Mystery from Fear of the Ruling Powers
Chapter XX
A Farther Quotation from Virgilius Maro respecting Christ, with its Interpretation, showing that the Mystery was indicated therein darkly, as might be expected from a Poet
Chapter XXI
That these Things cannot have been spoken of a Mere Man: and that Unbelievers, owing to their Ignorance of Religion, know not even the Origin of their own Existence
Chapter XXII
The Emperor thankfully ascribes his Victories and all other Blessings to Christ; and condemns the Conduct of the Tyrant Maximin, the Violence of whose Persecution had enhanced the Glory of Religion
Chapter XXIII
Of Christian Conduct. That God is pleased with those who lead a Life of Virtue: and that we must expect a Judgment and Future Retribution
Chapter XXIV
Of Decius, Valerian, and Aurelian, who experienced a Miserable End in consequence of their Persecution of the Church
Chapter XXV
Of Diocletian, who ignobly abdicated the Imperial Throne, and was terrified by the Dread of Lightning for his Persecution of the Church
Chapter XXVI
The Emperor ascribes his Personal Piety to God; and shows that we are bound to seek Success from God, and attribute it to him; but to consider Mistakes as the Result of our own Negligence
The Oration Of Eusebius Pamphilus, In Praise Of The Emperor Constantine
Prologue to the Oration
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Chapter XI
Chapter XII
Chapter XIII
Chapter XIV
Chapter XV
Chapter XVI
Chapter XVII
Chapter XVIII
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