The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Restitutus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 163
There's something miraculous about his very presence—the kind of survivor whose continued voice defies the violence done to him. His existence itself becomes testimony to faith's endurance.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 5th century AD
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 163
- Books
- 1
Restitutus was a sub-deacon whose tongue was completely removed by the roots as punishment for his Catholic faith during the persecutions. Despite this mutilation, he miraculously retained the ability to speak clearly and was subsequently lodged in the palace of Emperor Zeno at Constantinople.
Description
A sub-deacon whose appearance bears the marks of persecution, most notably the complete absence of his tongue. Despite this mutilation, he carries himself with the quiet dignity of one whose miraculous speech has made him a living testament to faith's power over violence.
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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