acquaint the Bishop of _Rome_, by a solemn Embassy, with their Reconciliation, and at the same time to beg, in the Name of _Flavianus_, the Communion of that See. This he knew would flatter the Vanity of _Syricius_, and be of more Weight than any Remonstrances they could make. They readily fell in with the Proposal, and Deputies were immediately chosen to put it in Execution. These were _Acacius_ Bishop of _Berœa_, _Demetrius_ of _Pessinus_, and several other Bishops, with _Isidorus_ Presbyter and Hospitaler of the Church of _Alexandria_, and a great Number of Presbyters and Deacons of the Church of _Antioch_. _Acacius_, who was at the Head of this Deputation, was charged by _Chrysostom_ to present to _Syricius_ the Decree of his Election to the See of _Constantinople_[1325]. That so great an Honour might not be conferred in vain on the See of _Rome_, it was thought adviseable to acquaint _Syricius_ with their Design, before they set out, and to be well assured of a kind Reception on their Arrival in the West. [Sidenote: Syricius _and_ Flavianus _reconciled_.] They gave him accordingly early Notice of their Intention, and he, taken with the Bait, readily promised to settle every thing to their Satisfaction[1326]; which he did accordingly, receiving them, on their Arrival at _Rome_, with the greatest Marks of Respect and Esteem, and admitting _Flavianus_ to his Communion. From _Rome_ the Deputies repaired into _Egypt_, where all the Bishops, following the Example of _Theophilus_ and _Syricius_, acknowleged _Flavianus_ for lawful Bishop of _Antioch_, and, assembling in Council, with great Solemnity, embraced his Communion. [Sidenote: _The Misunderstanding between the East and the West intirely removed._] From _Egypt_ the Deputies set out for _Antioch_, and there, by delivering to _Flavianus_ Letters of Communion from the Western and _Egyptian_ Bishops, completed the great Work, and with it their Deputation[1327]. Thus was an End put, at last, to the Schism of _Antioch_; and, after so many Years of Strife and Contention, a perfect Harmony and good Understanding were settled anew between the East and the West[N38]. ----- Footnote N38: