The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Paul of Constantinople
Also known as the bishop of Constantinople, patriarch of Constantinople, native of Germanicia
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 94
There's something both gentle and unyielding about this bishop whose firm attachment to his beliefs has led him through chains and exile, his presence suggesting someone whose moderation masks an unshakeable commitment to his convictions.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult bishop
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 94
- Books
- 1
Paul of Constantinople began as the Orthodox bishop of the imperial capital with firm attachment to the Nicene creed. His position as patriarch made him a target for the Arian faction, leading to his being dragged in chains from Mesopotamia to Mount Taurus. Despite his reputation as a mild usurper and his noted moderation, he was eventually strangled by order of Philip and died in exile after sixteen years of banishment, first in Petra, Arabia, then the Oasis in the Libyan desert, and finally in Upper Egypt.
Description
A Byzantine bishop with the dignified bearing of patriarchal authority, wearing ecclesiastical robes appropriate to his position as patriarch of Constantinople. His presence conveys both the weight of his office and the suffering he has endured, marked by his firm attachment to the Nicene creed and his reputation for moderation despite his trials.
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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