The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Acacius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 93
Ecclesiastical authority and political pragmatism seem perfectly balanced in this bishop whose counsel extends beyond purely spiritual matters. His presence suggests someone who understands the intersection of faith and imperial politics.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult bishop
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 93
- Books
- 1
Acacius served as bishop and advisor on matters of exile, notably counseling the change of Ætius's place of exile from Mopsuestia to Amblada. As father of Theodora, the bear-keeper whose daughter rose to empress, his influence extended through both ecclesiastical and familial channels in the complex world of Byzantine court politics.
Description
A Byzantine bishop of middle age with olive skin, a neatly trimmed dark beard, and eyes that convey both spiritual authority and political acumen. He wears ecclesiastical robes appropriate to his station, with distinctive elements of Byzantine church hierarchy. His bearing suggests someone accustomed to navigating the intersection of religious and secular power.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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