The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Nectarius
Also known as Archbishop Nectarius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 123
There's something almost accidental about his presence in such elevated company, as if fortune rather than ambition has placed him here. His gentle manner and venerable appearance suggest a man more comfortable with contemplation than with the exercise of power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 123
- Books
- 1
Nectarius began as a senator whose easy temper and venerable aspect accidentally recommended him for the archbishopric of Constantinople following Gregory's resignation. Though lacking theological training, he delayed his consecration until baptism and served as a mild, if indolent, predecessor to the more dynamic Chrysostom. His elevation speaks to the unpredictable nature of ecclesiastical advancement in the early church.
Description
An elderly Roman senator whose venerable aspect and easy temper mark him as a man of gentle disposition. His white hair and beard frame soft features that suggest a mild temperament more suited to contemplation than confrontation. He wears the robes of his senatorial rank with quiet dignity, carrying himself as one who has been unexpectedly called to greater responsibilities.
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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