Book VII

Ecclesiastical History · Socrates Scholasticus

1. Anthemius the Prætorian Prefect administers the Government of the East in Behalf of Young Theodosius.
2. Character and Conduct of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople.
3. Of Theodosius and Agapetus Bishops of Synada.
4. A Paralytic Jew healed by Atticus in Baptism.
5. The Presbyter Sabbatius, formerly a Jew, separates from the Novatians.
6. The Leaders of Arianism at this Time.
7. Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria.
8. Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia.
9. The Bishops of Antioch and Rome.
10. Rome taken and sacked by Alaric.
11. The Bishops of Rome.
12. Of Chrysanthus Bishop of the Novatians at Constantinople.
13. Conflict between the Christians and Jews at Alexandria: and breach between the Bishop Cyril and the Prefect Orestes.
14. The Monks of Nitria come down and raise a Sedition against the Prefect of Alexandria.
15. Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher.
16. The Jews commit Another Outrage upon the Christians and are punished.
17. Miracle performed by Paul Bishop of the Novatians at the Baptism of a Jewish Impostor.
18. Renewal of Hostilities between the Romans and Persians after the Death of Isdigerdes King of the Persians.
19. Of Palladius the Courier.
20. A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans.
21. Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida.
22. Virtues of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
23. After the Death of the Emperor Honorius John usurps the Sovereignty at Rome. He is destroyed through the Prayers of Theodosius the Younger.
24. Valentinian a Son of Constantius and Placidia, Aunt of Theodosius, is proclaimed Emperor.
25. Christian Benevolence of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople. He registers John's Name in the Diptychs. His Fore-knowledge of his Own Death.
26. Sisinnius is chosen to succeed Atticus.
27. Voluminous Productions of Philip, a Presbyter of Side.
28. Proclus ordained Bishop of Cyzicus by Sisinnius, but rejected by the People.
29. Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics.
30. The Burgundians embrace Christianity under Theodosius the Younger.
31. Nestorius harasses the Macedonians.
32. Of the Presbyter Anastasius, by whom the Faith of Nestorius was perverted.
33. Desecration of the Altar of the Great Church by Runaway Slaves.
34. Synod at Ephesus against Nestorius. His Deposition.
35. Maximian elected to the Episcopate of Constantinople, though Some wished Proclus to take that Place.
36. The Author's Opinion of the Validity of Translations from One See to Another.
37. Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly of Philippopolis.
38. Many of the Jews in Crete embrace the Christian Faith.
39. Preservation of the Church of the Novatians from Fire.
40. Proclus succeeds Maximian Bishop of Constantinople.
41. Excellent Qualities of Proclus.
42. Panegyric of the Emperor Theodosius Younger.
43. Calamities of the Barbarians who had been the Usurper John's Allies.
44. Marriage of the Emperor Valentinian with Eudoxia the Daughter of Theodosius.
45. The Body of John Chrysostom transferred to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Apostles by the Emperor at the Instigation of Proclus.
46. Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as his Successor.
47. The Empress Eudocia goes to Jerusalem; sent there by the Emperor Theodosius.
48. Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia.