_ 29 Translator’s Note._—Expression of St Jerome, Op. iv. p. 266. It would be curious to know what this father of the church would have said of the present Rome. 30 Beugnot, vol. i., p. 86. 31 “Ludorum celebrationes, deoram festa sunt.”—Lactantius, _Institutiones Divin._, vi., 20, _apud_ Beugnot. 32 “Adite aras publicas adque delubra, et consuetudinis vestræ celebrate solemnia: nec enim prohibemus preteritæ usurpationis officia libera luce tractari.” 33 The _labarum_ was a cross, with the monogram of Christ. 34 The Græco-Russian church has, however, given him a place in her calendar on the 21st May, but only in common with his mother Helena. This was done only a considerable time after his death. 35 Beugnot, upon the authority of Ausonius, vol. i., p. 321. 36 Thus Symmachus, one of the leaders of the old aristocracy of Rome, celebrated for his learning, virtues, and staunch adherence to the national polytheism, was invested by Theodosius with the dignity of a consul of Rome; the well known Greek orator, Libanius, was created prefect of the imperial palace; and Themistius, who had been invested with the highest honours under the preceding reigns, was created by Theodosius prefect of Constantinople, received in the senate, and entrusted for some time with the education of Arcadius. These distinguished polytheists never made a secret of their religious opinions, but publicly declared them on several occasions. Many of Theodosius’ generals were avowed Pagans, but enjoyed no less his confidence and favour. 37 Fallmerayer, “Geschichte der Morea,” vol. i., p. 136. _ 38 Vide supra_, pp. 30-32.