The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Paulinus of Antioch
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 123
Age has not diminished the quiet authority of this bishop, whose unblemished faith seems to shine through his very presence. There's something timeless about his bearing that suggests virtues tested and proven over many years.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 123
- Books
- 1
Paulinus of Antioch served as an aged rival bishop whose faith and virtues remained unblemished despite the controversies that surrounded the Antiochene church. His cause found support among the Western churches, creating an unusual alignment of Eastern and Western Christian communities. His advanced age and reputation for holiness made him a figure of respect even among those who might have opposed his theological positions.
Description
Paulinus of Antioch appears as an elderly bishop with white hair and beard, his pale skin suggesting both his advanced years and perhaps a life spent in study rather than outdoor pursuits. He wears simple bishop's robes without ostentation, his frail but dignified bearing reflecting both his age and his spiritual authority. His gentle expression and minimal ecclesiastical insignia suggest someone whose reputation rests on character rather than display.
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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