The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Eudoxus
Also known as Bishop Eudoxus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 112
There's something fragile yet enduring in his aged presence, this bishop whose mild disposition has carried him through decades of theological conflict. His gentle bearing suggests a man who has learned to navigate dangerous waters with careful steps.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Extremely old
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 112
- Books
- 1
Eudoxus served as an Arian bishop who filled the archiepiscopal throne of Macedonius in Constantinople, known for his mild and timid disposition even in his extreme old age. He performed the baptism of Valens, his gentle nature marking him as one who survived through careful navigation of the empire's religious storms.
Description
An extremely old man with a mild and timid expression, his face deeply lined with the marks of advanced age. He wears the vestments of an Arian bishop, his white hair and slightly stooped posture conveying the gentle, hesitant demeanor of one who has lived long through uncertain and contentious times.
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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