Ecclesiastical History
Salminius Hermias Sozomen · c. 445
A parallel 5th-century history covering 324–425, valuable for monasticism and the conversion of peoples.
- Book I, Ch. 1 — The Preface of the Book, in which he investigates the History of the Jewish Nation; Mention of those who began such a Work; how and from what Sources he collected his History; how he was intent upon the Truth, and what other Details the History will contain.
- Book I, Ch. 2 — Of the Bishops of the Large Towns in the Reign of Constantine; and how, from fear of Licinius, Christianity was professed cautiously in the East as far as Libya, while in the West, through the Favor of Constantine, it was professed with Freedom.
- Book I, Ch. 3 — By the Vision of the Cross, and by the Appearance of Christ, Constantine is led to embrace Christianity.--He receives Religious Instruction from our Brethren.
- Book I, Ch. 4 — Constantine commands the Sign of the Cross to be carried before him in Battle; an Extraordinary Narrative about the Bearers of the Sign of the Cross.
- Book I, Ch. 5 — Refutation of the Assertion that Constantine became a Christian in consequence of the Murder of his son Crispus.
- Book I, Ch. 6 — The Father of Constantine allows the Name of Christ to be Extended; Constantine the Great prepared it to Penetrate Everywhere.
- Book I, Ch. 7 — Concerning the Dispute between Constantine and Licinius his Brother-In-Law about the Christians, and how Licinius was conquered by Force and put to Death.
- Book I, Ch. 8 — List of the Benefits which Constantine conferred in the Freedom of the Christians and Building of Churches; and other Deeds for the Public Welfare.
- Book I, Ch. 9 — Constantine enacts a Law in favor of Celibates and of the Clergy.
- Book I, Ch. 10 — Concerning the Great Confessors who survived.
- Book I, Ch. 11 — Account of St. Spyridon: His Modesty and Steadfastness.
- Book I, Ch. 12 — On the Organization of the Monks: its Origin and Founders.
- Book I, Ch. 13 — About Antony the Great and St. Paul the Simple.
- Book I, Ch. 14 — Account of St. Ammon and Eutychius of Olympus.
- Book I, Ch. 15 — The Arian Heresy, its Origin, its Progress, and the Contention which it occasioned among the Bishops.
- Book I, Ch. 16 — Constantine, having heard of the Strife of the Bishops, and the Difference of Opinion concerning the Passover, is greatly troubled and sends Hosius, a Spaniard, Bishop of Cordova, to Alexandria, to abolish the Dissension among the Bishops, and to settle the Dispute about the Passover.
- Book I, Ch. 17 — Of the Council convened at Nicæa on Account of Arius.
- Book I, Ch. 18 — Two Philosophers are converted to the Faith by the Simplicity of Two Old Men with whom they hold a Disputation.
- Book I, Ch. 19 — When the Council was assembled, the Emperor delivered a Public Address.
- Book I, Ch. 20 — After having given Audience to both Parties, the Emperor condemned the Followers of Arius and banished them.
- Book I, Ch. 21 — What the Council determined about Arius; the Condemnation of his Followers; his Writings are to be burnt; certain of the High Priests differ from the Council; the Settlement of the Passover.
- Book I, Ch. 22 — Acesius, Bishop of the Novatians, is summoned by the Emperor to be present at the First Council.
- Book I, Ch. 23 — Canons appointed by the Council; Paphnutius, a certain Confessor, restrains the Council from forming a Canon enjoining Celibacy to all who were about to be honored with the Priesthood.
- Book I, Ch. 24 — Concerning Melitius; the Excellent Directions made by the Holy Council in his Complications.
- Book I, Ch. 25 — The Emperor prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after inviting its Members to Constantinople, and honoring them with Gifts, he exhorted all to be of One Mind, and forwarded to Alexandria and every other place the Decrees of the Holy Synod.
- Book II, Ch. 1 — The Discovery of the Life-Bringing Cross and of the Holy Nails.
- Book II, Ch. 2 — Concerning Helena, the Mother of the Emperor; she visited Jerusalem, built Temples in that City, and performed other Godly Works: Her Death.
- Book II, Ch. 3 — Temples built by Constantine the Great; the City called by his Name; its Founding; the Buildings within it; the Temple of Michael the Archsoldier, in the Sosthenium, and the Miracles which have occurred there.
- Book II, Ch. 4 — What Constantine the Great effected about the Oak in Mamre; he also built a Temple.
- Book II, Ch. 5 — Constantine destroyed the Places dedicated to the Idols, and persuaded the People to prefer Christianity.
- Book II, Ch. 6 — The Reason why under Constantine, the Name of Christ was spread throughout the Whole World.
- Book II, Ch. 7 — How the Iberians received the Faith of Christ.
- Book II, Ch. 8 — How the Armenians and Persians embraced Christianity.
- Book II, Ch. 9 — Sapor King of Persia is Excited against the Christians. Symeon, Bishop of Persia, and Usthazanes, a Eunuch, Suffer the Agony of Martyrdom.
- Book II, Ch. 10 — Christians slain by Sapor in Persia.
- Book II, Ch. 11 — Pusices, Superintendent of the Artisans of Sapor.
- Book II, Ch. 12 — Tarbula, the Sister of Symeon, and her Martyrdom.
- Book II, Ch. 13 — Martyrdom of St. Acepsimas and of his Companions.
- Book II, Ch. 14 — The Martyrdom of Bishop Milles and his Conduct. Sixteen Thousand Distinguished Men in Persia suffer Martyrdom under Sapor, besides Obscure Individuals.
- Book II, Ch. 15 — Constantine writes to Sapor to stay the Persecution of the Christians.
- Book II, Ch. 16 — Eusebius and Theognis who at the Council of Nice had assented to the Writings of Arius restored to their own Sees.
- Book II, Ch. 17 — On the Death of Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria, at his Suggestion, Athanasius receives the Throne; and an Account of his Youth; how he was a Self-Taught Priest, and beloved by Antony the Great.
- Book II, Ch. 18 — The Arians and Melitians confer Celebrity on Athanasius; concerning Eusebius, and his Request of Athanasius to admit Arius to Communion; concerning the Term "Consubstantial"; Eusebius Pamphilus and Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch, create Tumults above all the rest.
- Book II, Ch. 19 — Synod of Antioch; Unjust Deposition of Eustathius; Euphronius receives the Throne; Constantine the Great writes to the Synod and to Eusebius Pamphilus, who refuses the Bishopric of Antioch.
- Book II, Ch. 20 — Concerning Maximus, who succeeded Macarius in the See of Jerusalem.
- Book II, Ch. 21 — The Melitians and the Arians agree in Sentiment; Eusebius and Theognis endeavor to inflame anew the Disease of Arius.
- Book II, Ch. 22 — The Vain Machinations of the Arians and Melitians against St. Athanasius.
- Book II, Ch. 23 — Calumny respecting St. Athanasius and the Hand of Arsenius.
- Book II, Ch. 24 — Some Indian Nations received Christianity at that Time through the Instrumentality of Two Captives, Frumentius and Edesius.
- Book II, Ch. 25 — Council of Tyre; Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius.
- Book II, Ch. 26 — Erection of a Temple by Constantine the Great at Golgotha, in Jerusalem; its Dedication.
- Book II, Ch. 27 — Concerning the Presbyter by whom Constantine was persuaded to recall Arius and Euzoïus from Exile; the Tractate concerning his Possibly Pious Faith, and how Arius was again received by the Synod assembled at Jerusalem.
- Book II, Ch. 28 — Letter from the Emperor Constantine to the Synod of Tyre, and Exile of St. Athanasius through the Machination of the Arian Faction.
- Book II, Ch. 29 — Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople; his Refusal to receive Arius into Communion; Arius is burst asunder while seeking Natural Relief.
- Book II, Ch. 30 — Account given by the Great Athanasius of the Death of Arius.
- Book II, Ch. 31 — Events which occurred in Alexandria after the Death of Arius. Letter of Constantine the Great to the Church there.
- Book II, Ch. 32 — Constantine enacts a Law against all Heresies, and prohibits the People from holding Church in any place but the Catholic Church, and thus the Greater Number of Heresies disappear. The Arians who sided with Eusebius of Nicomedia, artfully attempted to obliterate the Term "Consubstantial."
- Book II, Ch. 33 — Marcellus Bishop of Ancyra; his Heresy and Deposition.
- Book II, Ch. 34 — Death of Constantine the Great; he died after Baptism and was buried in the Temple of the Holy Apostles.
- Book III, Ch. 1 — After the Death of Constantine the Great, the Adherents of Eusebius and Theognis attack the Nicene Faith.
- Book III, Ch. 2 — Return of Athanasius the Great from Rome; Letter of Constantine Cæsar, Son of Constantine the Great; Renewed Machinations of the Arians against Athanasius; Acacius of Berroea; War between Constans and Constantine.
- Book III, Ch. 3 — Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, and Macedonius, the Pneumatomachian.
- Book III, Ch. 4 — A Sedition was excited on the Ordination of Paul.
- Book III, Ch. 5 — The Partial Council of Antioch; it deposed Athanasius; it substituted Gregory; its Two Statements of the Faith; those who agreed with them.
- Book III, Ch. 6 — Eusebius surnamed Emesenus; Gregory accepted Alexandria; Athanasius seeks Refuge in Rome.
- Book III, Ch. 7 — High Priests of Rome and of Constantinople; Restoration of Paul after Eusebius; the Slaughter of Hermogenes, a General of the Army; Constantius came from Antioch and removed Paul, and was wrathfully disposed toward the City; he allowed Macedonius to be in Doubt, and returned to Antioch.
- Book III, Ch. 8 — Arrival of the Eastern High Priests at Rome; Letter of Julius, Bishop of Rome, concerning them; by means of the Letters of Julius, Paul and Athanasius receive their own Sees; Contents of the Letter from the Archpriests of the East to Julius.
- Book III, Ch. 9 — Ejection of Paul and Athanasius; Macedonius is invested with the Government of the Church of Constantinople.
- Book III, Ch. 10 — The Bishop of Rome writes to the Bishops of the East in Favor of Athanasius, and they send an Embassy to Rome who, with the Bishop of Rome, are to investigate the Charges against the Eastern Bishops; this Deputation is dismissed by Constans, the Cæsar.
- Book III, Ch. 11 — The Long Formulary and the Enactments issued by the Synod of Sardica. Julius, Bishop of Rome, and Hosius, the Spanish Bishop, deposed by the Bishops of the East, because they held Communion with Athanasius and the Rest.
- Book III, Ch. 12 — The Bishops of the Party of Julius and Hosius held another Session and deposed the Eastern High Priests, and also made a Formulary of Faith.
- Book III, Ch. 13 — After the Synod, the East and the West are separated; the West nobly adheres to the Faith of the Nicene Council, while the East is disturbed by Contention here and there over this Dogma.
- Book III, Ch. 14 — Of the Holy Men who flourished about this time in Egypt, namely, Antony, the Two Macariuses, Heraclius, Cronius, Paphnutius, Putubastus, Arsisius, Serapion, Piturion, Pachomius, Apollonius, Anuph, Hilarion, and a Register of many other Saints.
- Book III, Ch. 15 — Didymus the Blind, and Aëtius the Heretic.
- Book III, Ch. 16 — Concerning St. Ephraim.
- Book III, Ch. 17 — Transactions of that Period, and Progress of Christian Doctrine through the Joint Efforts of Emperors and Arch-Priests.
- Book III, Ch. 18 — Concerning the Doctrines held by the Sons of Constantine. Distinction between the Terms "Homoousios" and "Homoiousios." Whence it came that Constantius quickly abandoned the Correct Faith.
- Book III, Ch. 19 — Further Particulars concerning the Term "Consubstantial." Council of Ariminum, the Manner, Source, and Reason of its Convention.
- Book III, Ch. 20 — Athanasius again reinstated by the Letter of Constantius, and receives his See. The Arch-Priests of Antioch. Question put by Constantius to Athanasius. The Praise of God in Hymns.
- Book III, Ch. 21 — Letter of Constantius to the Egyptians in behalf of Athanasius. Synod of Jerusalem.
- Book III, Ch. 22 — Epistle written by the Synod of Jerusalem in Favor of Athanasius.
- Book III, Ch. 23 — Valens and Ursacius, who belonged to the Arian Faction, confess to the Bishop of Rome that they had made False Charges against Athanasius.
- Book III, Ch. 24 — Letter of Conciliation from Valens and Ursacius to the Great Athanasius. Restoration of the Other Eastern Bishops to their own Sees. Ejection of Macedonius again; and Accession of Paul to the See.
- Book IV, Ch. 1 — Death of Constans Cæsar. Occurrences which took place in Rome.
- Book IV, Ch. 2 — Constantius again ejects Athanasius, and banishes those who represented the Homoousian Doctrine. Death of Paul, Bishop of Constantinople. Macedonius: his Second Usurpation of the See, and his Evil Deeds.
- Book IV, Ch. 3 — Martyrdom of the Holy Notaries.
- Book IV, Ch. 4 — Campaign of Constantius in Sirmium, and Details concerning Vetranio and Magnentius. Gallus receives the Title of Cæsar, and is sent to the East.
- Book IV, Ch. 5 — Cyril directs the Sacerdotal Office after Maximus, and the Largest Form of the Cross, surpassing the Sun in Splendor, again appears in the Heavens, and is visible during several Days.
- Book IV, Ch. 6 — Photinus, Bishop of Sirmium. His Heresy, and the Council convened at Sirmium in Opposition thereto. The Three Formularies of Faith. This Agitator of Empty Ideas was refuted by Basil of Ancyra. After his Deposition Photinus, although solicited, declined Reconciliation.
- Book IV, Ch. 7 — Death of the Tyrants Magnentius and Silvanus the Apostate. Sedition of the Jews in Palestine. Gallus Cæsar is slain, on Suspicion of Revolution.
- Book IV, Ch. 8 — Arrival of Constantius at Rome. A Council held in Italy. Account of what happened to Athanasius the Great through the Machinations of the Arians.
- Book IV, Ch. 9 — Council of Milan. Flight of Athanasius.
- Book IV, Ch. 10 — Divers Machinations of the Arians against Athanasius, and his Escape from Various Dangers through Divine Interposition. Evil Deeds perpetrated by George in Egypt after the Expulsion of Athanasius.
- Book IV, Ch. 11 — Liberius, Bishop of Rome, and the cause of his being exiled by Constantius. Felix his Successor.
- Book IV, Ch. 12 — Aëtius, the Syrian, and Eudoxius, the Successor of Leontius in Antioch. Concerning the Term "Consubstantial."
- Book IV, Ch. 13 — Innovations of Eudoxius censured in a Letter written by George, Bishop of Laodicea. Deputation from the Council of Ancyra to Constantius.
- Book IV, Ch. 14 — Letter of the Emperor Constantius against Eudoxius and his Partisans.
- Book IV, Ch. 15 — The Emperor Constantius repairs to Sirmium, recalls Liberius, and restores him to the Church of Rome; he also commands Felix to assist Liberius in the Sacerdotal Office.
- Book IV, Ch. 16 — The Emperor purposed, on account of the Heresy of Aëtius and the Innovations in Antioch, to convene a Council at Nicomedia; but as an Earthquake took place in that City, and many other Affairs intervened, the Council was first convened at Nicæa, and afterwards at Ariminum and Seleucia. Account of Arsacius, the Confessor.
- Book IV, Ch. 17 — Proceedings of the Council of Ariminum.
- Book IV, Ch. 18 — Letter from the Council at Ariminum to the Emperor Constantius.
- Book IV, Ch. 19 — Concerning the Deputies of the Council and the Emperor's Letter; Agreement of the Adherents of Ursacius and Valens afterwards with the Letter put forth; Exile of the Archbishops. Concerning the Synod at Nicæa, and the Reason why the Synod was held in Ariminum.
- Book IV, Ch. 20 — Events which took place in the Eastern Churches: Marathonius, Eleusius of Cyzicus, and Macedonius expel those who maintain the Term "Consubstantial." Concerning the Churches of the Novatians; how one Church was Transported; the Novatians enter into Communion with the Orthodox.
- Book IV, Ch. 21 — Proceedings of Macedonius in Mantinium. His Removal from his See when he attempted to remove the Coffin of Constantine the Great. Julian was pronounced Cæsar.
- Book IV, Ch. 22 — Council of Seleucia.
- Book IV, Ch. 23 — Acacius and Aëtius; and how the Deputies of the Two Councils of Ariminum and of Seleucia were led by the Emperor to accept the Same Doctrines.
- Book IV, Ch. 24 — Formulary of the Council of Ariminum approved by the Acacians. List of the Deposed Chief-Priests, and the Causes of their Condemnation.
- Book IV, Ch. 25 — Causes of the Deposition of Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem. Mutual Dissensions among the Bishops. Melitius is ordained by the Arians, and supplants Eustathius in the Bishopric of Sebaste.
- Book IV, Ch. 26 — Death of Macedonius, Bishop of Constantinople. What Eudoxius said in his Teaching. Eudoxius and Acacius strenuously sought the Abolition of the Formularies of Faith set forth at Nicæa and at Ariminum; Troubles which thence arose in the Churches.
- Book IV, Ch. 27 — Macedonius, after his Rejection from his See, blasphemes against the Holy Spirit; Propagation of his Heresy through the Instrumentality of Marathonius and Others.
- Book IV, Ch. 28 — The Arians, under the Impression that the divine Meletius upheld their Sentiments, translate him from Sebaste to Antioch. On his Bold Confession of the Orthodox Doctrines, they were confounded, and after they had deposed him they placed Euzoïus in the See. Meletius formed his own Church: but those who held to Consubstantiality turned away from him because he had been ordained by Arians.
- Book IV, Ch. 29 — The Partisans of Acacius again do not remain Quiet, but strive to abolish the Term "Consubstantial," and to confirm the Heresy of Arius.
- Book IV, Ch. 30 — George, Bishop of Antioch, and the Chief-Priests of Jerusalem. Three Chief-Priests successively succeed Cyril; Restoration of Cyril to the See of Jerusalem.
- Book V, Ch. 1 — Apostasy of Julian, the Traitor. Death of the Emperor Constantius.
- Book V, Ch. 2 — The Life, Education, and Training of Julian, and his Accession to the Empire.
- Book V, Ch. 3 — Julian, on his Settlement in the Empire, began quietly to stir up Opposition to Christianity, and to introduce Paganism artfully.
- Book V, Ch. 4 — Julian inflicted Evils upon the Inhabitants of Cæsarea. Bold Fidelity of Maris, Bishop of Chalcedon.
- Book V, Ch. 5 — Julian restores Liberty to the Christians, in order to execute Further Troubles in the Church. The Evil Treatment of Christians he devised.
- Book V, Ch. 6 — Athanasius, after having been Seven Years concealed in the House of a Wise and Beautiful Virgin, reappears at that time in Public, and enters the Church of Alexandria.
- Book V, Ch. 7 — Violent Death and Triumph of George, Bishop of Alexandria. The Result of Certain Occurrences in the Temple of Mithra. Letter of Julian on this Aggravated Circumstance.
- Book V, Ch. 8 — Concerning Theodore, the Keeper of the Sacred Vessels of Antioch. How Julian, the Uncle of the Traitor, on Account of these Vessels, falls a Prey to Worms.
- Book V, Ch. 9 — Martyrdom of the Saints Eusebius, Nestabus, and Zeno in the City of Gaza.
- Book V, Ch. 10 — Concerning St. Hilarion and the Virgins in Heliopolis who were destroyed by Swine. Strange Martyrdom of Mark, Bishop of Arethusa.
- Book V, Ch. 11 — Concerning Macedonius, Theodulus, Gratian, Busiris, Basil, and Eupsychius, who suffered Martyrdom in those Times.
- Book V, Ch. 12 — Concerning Lucifer and Eusebius, Bishops of the West. Eusebius with Athanasius the Great and Other Bishops collect a Council at Alexandria, and confirm the Nicene Faith by defining the Consubstantiality of the Spirit with the Father and the Son. Their Decree concerning Substance and Hypostasis.
- Book V, Ch. 13 — Concerning Paulinus and Meletius, Chief-Priests of Antioch; how Eusebius and Lucifer antagonized One Another; Eusebius and Hilarius defend the Nicene Faith.
- Book V, Ch. 14 — The Partisans of Macedonius disputed with the Arians concerning Acacius.
- Book V, Ch. 15 — Athanasius is again Banished; concerning Eleusius, Bishop of Cyzicus, and Titus, Bishop of Bostra; Mention of the Ancestors of the Author.
- Book V, Ch. 16 — Efforts of Julian to establish Paganism and to abolish our Usages. The Epistle which he sent to the Pagan High-Priests.
- Book V, Ch. 17 — In Order that he might not be thought Tyrannical, Julian proceeds artfully against the Christians. Abolition of the Sign of the Cross. He makes the Soldiery sacrifice, although they were Unwilling.
- Book V, Ch. 18 — He prohibited the Christians from the Markets and from the Judicial Seats and from Sharing in Greek Education. Resistance of Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and Apolinarius to this Decree. They rapidly translate the Scripture into Greek Modes of Expression. Apolinarius and Gregory Nazianzen do this more than Basil, the one in a Rhetorical Vein, the other in Epic Style and in Imitation of every Poet.
- Book V, Ch. 19 — Work written by Julian entitled "Aversion to Beards." Daphne in Antioch, a Full Description of it. Translation of the Remains of Babylas, the Holy Martyr.
- Book V, Ch. 20 — In Consequence of the Translation, Many of the Christians are Ill-Treated. Theodore the Confessor. Temple of Apollo at Daphne destroyed by Fire falling from Heaven.
- Book V, Ch. 21 — Of the Statue of Christ in Paneas which Julian overthrew and made Valueless; he erected his own Statue; this was overthrown by a Thunder-Bolt and destroyed. Fountain of Emmaus in which Christ washed his Feet. Concerning the Tree Persis, which worshiped Christ in Egypt, and the Wonders wrought through it.
- Book V, Ch. 22 — From Aversion to the Christians, Julian granted Permission to the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem; in every Endeavor to put their Hands to the Work, Fire sprang upward and killed Many. About the Sign of the Cross which appeared on the Clothing of those who had exerted themselves in this Work.
- Book VI, Ch. 1 — Expedition of Julian into Persia; he was worsted and broke off his Life Miserably. Letter written by Libanius, describing his Death.
- Book VI, Ch. 2 — He perished under Divine Wrath. Visions of the Emperor's Death seen by Various Individuals. Reply of the Carpenter's Son; Julian tossed his Blood aloft to Christ. Calamities which Julian entailed upon the Romans.
- Book VI, Ch. 3 — The Reign of Jovian; he introduced Many Laws which he carried out in his Government.
- Book VI, Ch. 4 — Troubles again arise in the Churches; Synod of Antioch, in which the Nicene Faith is confirmed; the Points which this Important Synod wrote about to Jovian.
- Book VI, Ch. 5 — Athanasius the Great is Very Highly Esteemed by the Emperor, and rules over the Churches of Egypt. Vision of Antony the Great.
- Book VI, Ch. 6 — Death of Jovian; The Life of Valentinian, and his Confidence in God; how he was advanced to the Throne and selected his Brother Valens to reign with him; the Differences of Both.
- Book VI, Ch. 7 — Troubles again arise in the Churches, and the Synod of Lampsacus is held. The Arians who supported Eudoxius prevail and eject the Orthodox from the Churches. Among the Ejected is Meletius of Antioch.
- Book VI, Ch. 8 — Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop of Cyzicus, and Eunomius, the Heretic. Eunomius succeeds Eleusius.
- Book VI, Ch. 9 — Sufferings of those who maintained the Nicene Faith. Agelius, the Ruler of the Novatians.
- Book VI, Ch. 10 — Concerning Valentinian the Younger and Gratian. Persecution under Valens. The Homoousians, being oppressed by the Arians and Macedonians, send an Embassy to Rome.
- Book VI, Ch. 11 — The Confession of Eustathius, Silvanus, and Theophilus, the Deputies of the Macedonians, to Liberius, Bishop of Rome.
- Book VI, Ch. 12 — Councils of Sicily and of Tyana. The Synod which was expected to be held in Cilicia is dissolved by Valens. The Persecution at that Time. Athanasius the Great flees again, and is in Concealment; by the Letter of Valens he reappears, and governs the Churches in Egypt.
- Book VI, Ch. 13 — Demophilus, an Arian, became Bishop of Constantinople after Eudoxius. The Pious elect Evagrius. Account of the Persecution which ensued.
- Book VI, Ch. 14 — Account of the Eighty Pious Delegates in Nicomedia, whom Valens burned with the Vessel in Mid-Sea.
- Book VI, Ch. 15 — Disputes between Eusebius, Bishop of Cæsarea, and Basil the Great. Hence the Arians took courage and came to Cæsarea, and were repulsed.
- Book VI, Ch. 16 — Basil becomes Bishop of Cæsarea after Eusebius; his Boldness towards the Emperor and the Prefect.
- Book VI, Ch. 17 — Friendship of Basil and of Gregory, the Theologian; being Peers in Wisdom, they defend the Nicene Doctrines.
- Book VI, Ch. 18 — The Persecution which occurred at Antioch, on the Orontes. The Place of Prayer in Edessa, called after the Apostle Thomas; the Assembly there, and Confession of the Inhabitants of Edessa.
- Book VI, Ch. 19 — Death of the Great Athanasius; the Elevation of Lucius, who was Arian-Minded, to the See; the Numerous Calamities he brought upon the Churches in Egypt; Peter, who served after Athanasius, passed over to Rome.
- Book VI, Ch. 20 — Persecution of the Egyptian Monks, and of the Disciples of St. Antony. They were enclosed in a Certain Island on Account of their Orthodoxy; the Miracles which they Wrought.
- Book VI, Ch. 21 — List of the Places in which the Nicene Doctrines were Represented; Faith manifested by the Scythians; Vetranio, the Leader of this Race.
- Book VI, Ch. 22 — At that Time, the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost was agitated, and it was decided that he is to be considered Consubstantial with the Father and the Son.
- Book VI, Ch. 23 — Death of Liberius, Bishop of Rome. He is succeeded by Damasus and Syricius. Orthodox Doctrines prevail Everywhere throughout the West, except at Milan, where Auxentius is the High-Priest. Synod held at Rome, by which Auxentius is deposed; the Definition which it sent by Letter.
- Book VI, Ch. 24 — Concerning St. Ambrose and his Elevation to the High Priesthood; how he persuaded the People to practice Piety. The Novatians of Phrygia and the Passover.
- Book VI, Ch. 25 — Concerning Apolinarius: Father and Son of that Name. Vitalianus, the Presbyter. On being dislodged from One Kind of Heresy, they incline to Others.
- Book VI, Ch. 26 — Eunomius and his Teacher Aëtius, their Affairs and Doctrines. They were the first who broached One Immersion for the Baptism.
- Book VI, Ch. 27 — Account Given, by Gregory the Theologian, of Apolinarius and Eunomius, in a Letter to Nectarius. Their Heresy was distinguished by the Philosophy of the Monks who were then Living, for the Heresy of these two held Nearly the Entire East.
- Book VI, Ch. 28 — Of the Holy Men who flourished at this Period in Egypt. John, or Amon, Benus, Theonas, Copres, Helles, Elias, Apelles, Isidore, Serapion, Dioscorus, and Eulogius.
- Book VI, Ch. 29 — Concerning the Monks of Thebaïs: Apollos, Dorotheus; concerning Piammon, John, Mark, Macarius, Apollodorus, Moses, Paul, who was in Ferma, Pacho, Stephen, and Pior.
- Book VI, Ch. 30 — Monks of Scetis: Origen, Didymus, Cronion, Orsisius, Putubatus, Arsion, Serapion, Ammon, Eusebius, and Dioscorus, the Brethren who are called Long, and Evagrius the Philosopher.
- Book VI, Ch. 31 — Concerning the Monks of Nitria, and the Monasteries called Cells; about the One in Rhinocorura; about Melas, Dionysius, and Solon.
- Book VI, Ch. 32 — Monks of Palestine: Hesycas, Epiphanius, who was afterwards in Cyprus, Ammonius, and Silvanus.
- Book VI, Ch. 33 — Monks of Syria and Persia: Battheus, Eusebius, Barges, Halas, Abbo, Lazarus, Abdaleus, Zeno, Heliodorus, Eusebius of Carræ, Protogenes, and Aones.
- Book VI, Ch. 34 — Monks of Edessa: Julianus, Ephraim Syrus, Barus, and Eulogius; Further, the Monks of Coele-Syria: Valentinus, Theodore, Merosas, Bassus, Bassonius; and the Holy Men of Galatia and Cappadocia, and Elsewhere; why those Saints until recently were Long-Lived.
- Book VI, Ch. 35 — The Wooden Tripod and the Succession of the Emperor, through a Knowledge of its Letters. Destruction of the Philosophers; Astronomy.
- Book VI, Ch. 36 — Expedition against the Sarmatians; Death of Valentinian in Rome; Valentinian the Younger proclaimed; Persecution of the Priests; Oration of the Philosopher Themistius, on account of which Valens was disposed to treat those who differed from him more Humanely.
- Book VI, Ch. 37 — Concerning the Barbarians beyond the Danube, who were driven out by the Huns, and advanced to the Romans, and their Conversion to Christianity; Ulphilas and Athanarichus; Occurrences between them; whence the Goths received Arianism.
- Book VI, Ch. 38 — Concerning Mania, the Phylarch of the Saracens. When the Treaty with the Romans was dissolved, Moses, their Bishop, who had been ordained by the Christians, renewed it. Narrative concerning the Ishmaelites and the Saracens, and their Goods; and how they began to be Christianized through Zocomus, Their Phylarch.
- Book VI, Ch. 39 — Peter, having returned from Rome, regains the Churches of Egypt, after Lucius had given way; Expedition of Valens into the West against the Scythians.
- Book VI, Ch. 40 — Saint Isaac, the Monk, predicts the Death of Valens. Valens in his Flight enters a Chaff-House, is consumed, and so yields up his Life.
- Book VII, Ch. 1 — When the Romans are pressed by the Barbarians, Mavia sends Assistance, and some of the Populace effect a Victory. Gratian commands each to believe as he wishes.
- Book VII, Ch. 2 — Gratian elects Theodosius of Spain to reign with him, Arianism prevails throughout the Eastern Churches except that of Jerusalem. Council of Antioch. The Settlement of the Presidency of the Churches.
- Book VII, Ch. 3 — Concerning St. Meletius and Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch. Their Oath respecting the Episcopal See.
- Book VII, Ch. 4 — Reign of Theodosius the Great; he was initiated into Divine Baptism by Ascholius, Bishop of Thessalonica. The Letters he addressed to those who did not hold the Definition of the Council of Nice.
- Book VII, Ch. 5 — Gregory, the Theologian, receives from Theodosius the Government of the Churches. Expulsion of Demophilus, and of all who deny that the Son is "Consubstantial" with the Father.
- Book VII, Ch. 6 — Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of Eunomius. Boldness of St. Amphilochius toward the Emperor.
- Book VII, Ch. 7 — Concerning the Second Holy General Council, and the Place and Cause of its Convention. Abdication of Gregory the Theologian.
- Book VII, Ch. 8 — Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace and Education.
- Book VII, Ch. 9 — Decrees of the Second General Council. Maximus, the Cynical Philosopher.
- Book VII, Ch. 10 — Concerning Martyrius of Cilicia. Translation of the Remains of St. Paul the Confessor, and of Meletius, Bishop of Antioch.
- Book VII, Ch. 11 — Ordination of Flavian as Bishop of Antioch, and Subsequent Occurrences on Account of the Oath.
- Book VII, Ch. 12 — Project of Theodosius to unify all the Heresies. The Propositions made by Agelius and Sisinius, the Novatians. At another Synod, the Emperor received those only who represent Consubstantiality; those who held a different View he ejected from the Churches.
- Book VII, Ch. 13 — Maximus the Tyrant. Concerning the Occurrences between the Empress Justina and St. Ambrose. The Emperor Gratian was killed by Guile. Valentinian and his Mother fled to Theodosius in Thessalonica.
- Book VII, Ch. 14 — Birth of Honorius. Theodosius leaves Arcadius at Constantinople, and proceeds to Italy. Succession of the Novatian and other Patriarchs. Audacity of the Arians. Theodosius, after destroying the Tyrant, celebrates a Magnificent Triumph in Rome.
- Book VII, Ch. 15 — Flavian and Evagrius, Bishops of Antioch. The Events at Alexandria upon the Destruction of the Temple of Dionysus. The Serapeum and the other Idolatrous Temples which were destroyed.
- Book VII, Ch. 16 — In What Manner, and from What Cause, the Functions of the Presbyter, Appointed to Preside over the Imposition of Penance, were abolished. Dissertation on the Mode of Imposing Penance.
- Book VII, Ch. 17 — Banishment of Eunomius by Theodosius the Great. Theophronius, his Successor; of Eutychus, and of Dorotheus, and their Heresies; of those called Psathyrians; Division of the Arians into Different Parties; those in Constantinople were more Limited.
- Book VII, Ch. 18 — Another Heresy, that of the Sabbatians, is originated by the Novatians. Their Synod in Sangarus. Account in Greater Detail of the Easter Festival.
- Book VII, Ch. 19 — A List Worthy of Study, Given by the Historian, of Customs among Different Nations and Churches.
- Book VII, Ch. 20 — Extension of our Doctrines, and Complete Demolition of Idolatrous Temples. Inundation of the Nile.
- Book VII, Ch. 21 — Discovery of the Honored Head of the Forerunner of our Lord, and the Events about it.
- Book VII, Ch. 22 — Death of Valentinian the Younger, Emperor in Rome, through Strangling. The Tyrant Eugenius. Prophecy of John, the Monk of Thebaïs.
- Book VII, Ch. 23 — Exaction of Tribute in Antioch, and Demolition of the Statues of the Emperor. Embassy headed by Flavian the Chief Priest.
- Book VII, Ch. 24 — Victory of Theodosius the Emperor over Eugenius.
- Book VII, Ch. 25 — Intrepid Bearing of St. Ambrose in the Presence of the Emperor Theodosius. Massacre at Thessalonica. Narrative of the other Righteous Deeds of this Saint.
- Book VII, Ch. 26 — St. Donatus, Bishop of Euroea, and Theotimus, High-Priest of Scythia.
- Book VII, Ch. 27 — St. Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus, and a Particular Account of his Acts.
- Book VII, Ch. 28 — Acacius, Bishop of Beroea, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and Renowned for Virtue.
- Book VII, Ch. 29 — Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great.
- Book VIII, Ch. 1 — Successors of Theodosius the Great. Rufinus, the Prætorian Prefect, is Slain. The Chief Priests of the Principal Cities. Differences among the Heretics. Account of Sisinius, Bishop of the Novatians.
- Book VIII, Ch. 2 — Education, Training, Conduct, and Wisdom of the Great John Chrysostom; his Promotion to the See; Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, becomes his Confirmed Opponent.
- Book VIII, Ch. 3 — Rapid Promotion of John to the Bishopric, and more Vehement Grappling with its Affairs. He re-establishes Discipline in the Churches everywhere. By sending an Embassy to Rome, he abolished the Hostility to Flavian.
- Book VIII, Ch. 4 — Enterprise of Gaïnas, the Gothic Barbarian. Evils which he perpetrated.
- Book VIII, Ch. 5 — John swayed the People by his Teachings. Concerning the Woman, a Follower of Macedonius, on account of whom the Bread was turned into a Stone.
- Book VIII, Ch. 6 — Proceedings of John in Asia and Phrygia. Heraclides, Bishop of Ephesus, and Gerontius, Bishop of Nicomedia.
- Book VIII, Ch. 7 — Concerning Eutropius, Chief of the Eunuchs, and the Law enacted by him. On being turned from the Church, he was put to Death. Murmurs against John.
- Book VIII, Ch. 8 — Antiphonal Hymns against the Arians introduced by John. The Interests of the Orthodox are much augmented by the Teachings of John, while the Wealthy are More and More Enraged.
- Book VIII, Ch. 9 — Serapion, the Archdeacon, and St. Olympias. Some of the Celebrated Men insolently bear down upon John, traducing him as Impracticable and Passionate.
- Book VIII, Ch. 10 — Severian, Bishop of Gabales, and Antiochus, Bishop of Ptolemaïs. Dispute between Serapion and Severian. Reconciliation between them effected by the Empress.
- Book VIII, Ch. 11 — Question agitated in Egypt, as to whether God has a Corporeal Form. Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, and the Books of Origen.
- Book VIII, Ch. 12 — About the Four Brothers, called "The Long," who were Ascetics, and of whom Theophilus was an Enemy; about Isidore and the Events which came about through these Four.
- Book VIII, Ch. 13 — These Four repair to John on account of his Interest; for this Reason, Theophilus was enraged, and prepares himself to fight against John.
- Book VIII, Ch. 14 — Perversity of Theophilus. St. Epiphanius: his Residence at Constantinople and Preparation to excite the People against John.
- Book VIII, Ch. 15 — The Son of the Empress and St. Epiphanius. Conference between the "Long Brothers" and Epiphanius, and his Re-Embarkation for Cyprus. Epiphanius and John.
- Book VIII, Ch. 16 — The Dispute between the Empress and John. Arrival of Theophilus from Egypt. Cyrinus, Bishop of Chalcedon.
- Book VIII, Ch. 17 — Council held by Theophilus and the Accusers of John in Rufinianæ. John is summoned to attend, and not being present, was deposed by Them.
- Book VIII, Ch. 18 — Sedition of the People against Theophilus; and they traduced their Rulers. John was recalled, and again came to the See.
- Book VIII, Ch. 19 — Obstinancy of Theophilus. Enmity between the Egyptians and the Citizens of Constantinople. Flight of Theophilus. Nilammon the Ascetic. The Synod concerning John.
- Book VIII, Ch. 20 — The Statue of the Empress; what happened there; the Teaching of John; Convocation of another Synod against John; his Deposition.
- Book VIII, Ch. 21 — Calamities suffered by the People after the Expulsion of John. The Plots against him of Assassination.
- Book VIII, Ch. 22 — Unlawful Expulsion of John from his Bishopric. The Trouble which followed. Conflagration of the Church by Fire from Heaven. Exile of John to Cucusus.
- Book VIII, Ch. 23 — Arsacius elected to succeed John. The Evils wrought against the Followers of John. St. Nicarete.
- Book VIII, Ch. 24 — Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the Presbyter Tigrius, are persecuted on account of their Attachment to John. The Patriarchs.
- Book VIII, Ch. 25 — Since these Ills existed in the Church, Secular Affairs also fell into Disorder. The Affairs of Stilicho, the General of Honorius.
- Book VIII, Ch. 26 — Two Epistles from Innocent, the Pope of Rome, of which one was addressed to John Chrysostom, and the other to the Clergy of Constantinople concerning John.
- Book VIII, Ch. 27 — The Terrible Events which resulted from the Treatment of John. Death of the Empress Eudoxia. Death of Arsacius. And further concerning Atticus, the Patriarch, his Birthplace, and Character.
- Book VIII, Ch. 28 — Effort of Innocent, Bishop of Rome, to recall John through a Council. Concerning those who were sent by him to make Trial of the Matter. The Death of John Chrysostom.
- Book IX, Ch. 1 — Death of Arcadius, and Government of Theodosius the Younger. His Sisters. Piety, Virtue, and Virginity, of the Princess Pulcheria; her Divinely Loved Works; she educated the Emperor Befittingly.
- Book IX, Ch. 2 — Discovery of the Relics of Forty Holy Martyrs.
- Book IX, Ch. 3 — The Virtues of Pulcheria; Her Sisters.
- Book IX, Ch. 4 — Truce with Persia. Honorius and Stilicho. Transactions in Rome and Dalmatia.
- Book IX, Ch. 5 — The Different Nations took up Arms against the Romans, of whom some were, through the Providence of God defeated, and others brought to Terms of Amity.
- Book IX, Ch. 6 — Alaric the Goth. He assaulted Rome, and straitened it by War.
- Book IX, Ch. 7 — Innocent the Bishop of the Presbytery of Rome. He sent an Embassy to Alaric. Jovius, Prefect of Italy. Embassy dispatched to the Emperor. Events concerning Alaric.
- Book IX, Ch. 8 — Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and how he eventually craved Forgiveness at the Feet of Honorius.
- Book IX, Ch. 9 — The Disturbance which the Greeks and Christians had about Attalus. The Courageous Saros; Alaric, by a Stratagem, obtains Possession of Rome, and protected the Sacred Asylum of the Apostle Peter.
- Book IX, Ch. 10 — A Roman Lady who manifested a Deed of Modesty.
- Book IX, Ch. 11 — The Tyrants who in the West at that Time rebelled against Honorius. They are wholly destroyed on account of the Emperor's Love of God.
- Book IX, Ch. 12 — Theodosiolus and Lagodius. The Races of the Vandals and Suevi. Death of Alaric. Flight of the Tyrants Constantine and Constans.
- Book IX, Ch. 13 — Concerning Gerontius, Maximus, and the Troops of Honorius. Capture of Gerontius and his Wife; their Death.
- Book IX, Ch. 14 — Constantine. The Army of Honorius and Edovicus his General. Defeat of Edovicus by Ulphilas, the General of Constantine. Death of Edovicus.
- Book IX, Ch. 15 — Constantine throws aside the Emblems of Imperial Power, and is ordained as Presbyter; his Subsequent Death. Death of the other Tyrants who had conspired against Honorius.
- Book IX, Ch. 16 — Honorius the Ruler, a Lover of God. Death of Honorius. His Successors, Valentinian, and Honoria his Daughter; the Peace which was then Worldwide.
- Book IX, Ch. 17 — Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr.