The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Flavian of Antioch
Also known as Bishop Flavian, Flavianus, Flavianus of Antioch
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 94
His presence is both gentle and commanding, as though he has spent years balancing the needs of his flock with the demands of his faith. There is a warmth in his manner that draws people to him.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 94
- Books
- 1
Flavian of Antioch began as a devout and active layman attached to the Nicene faith, introducing alternate responses and regular psalmody to the church at Antioch. He later became bishop, abjuring the bishopric for the sake of peace, and was known for his diplomatic skill and his zealous confession of the city's crimes before Theodosius.
Description
A middle-aged ecclesiastic with a kind but resolute face, dark hair, and expressive eyes. He wears the robes of a bishop, his bearing both humble and authoritative, marked by the dignity of his office and the warmth of his manner.
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)
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