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Socrates of Constantinople (c. 380 – after 439), also known as Socrates Scholasticus (Σωκράτης ὁ Σχολαστικός), was a 5th-century Greek Christian church historian.
He is the author of a Historia Ecclesiastica ("Church History", Ἐκκλησιαστική Ἱστορία) which covers the history of late ancient Christianity during the years 305 to 439.
Book VII.
00:00:00 I. Anthemius the Prætorian Prefect administers the Government of the East in Behalf of Young Theodosius.
00:01:50 II. Character and Conduct of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople.
00:04:30 III. Of Theodosius and Agapetus Bishops of Synada.
00:08:24 IV. A Paralytic Jew healed by Atticus in Baptism.
00:10:30 V. The Presbyter Sabbatius, formerly a Jew, separates from the Novatians.
00:13:47 VI. The Leaders of Arianism at this Time.
00:17:02 VII. Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria.
00:18:53 VIII. Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia.
00:24:35 IX. The Bishops of Antioch and Rome.
00:25:00 X. Rome taken and sacked by Alaric.
00:29:04 XI. The Bishops of Rome.
00:30:52 XII. Of Chrysanthus Bishop of the Novatians at Constantinople.
00:34:26 XIII. Conflict between the Christians and Jews at Alexandria: and breach between the Bishop Cyril and the Prefect Orestes.
00:41:43 XIV. The Monks of Nitria come down and raise a Sedition against the Prefect of Alexandria.
00:45:16 XV. Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher.
00:48:25 XVI. The Jews commit Another Outrage upon the Christians and are punished.
00:50:12 XVII. Miracle performed by Paul Bishop of the Novatians at the Baptism of a Jewish Impostor.
00:55:08 XVIII. Renewal of Hostilities between the Romans and Persians after the Death of Isdigerdes King of the Persians.
01:03:39 XIX. Of Palladius the Courier.
01:05:02 XX. A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans.
01:10:00 XXI. Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida.
01:13:50 XXII. Virtues of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
01:22:20 XXIII. After the Death of the Emperor Honorius John usurps the Sovereignty at Rome. He is destroyed through the Prayers of Theodosius the Younger.
01:27:22 XXIV. Valentinian a Son of Constantius and Placidia, Aunt of Theodosius, is proclaimed Emperor.
01:29:00 XXV. Christian Benevolence of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople. He registers John’s Name in the Diptychs. His Fore-knowledge of his Own Death.
01:38:15 XXVI. Sisinnius is chosen to succeed Atticus.
01:40:45 XXVII. Voluminous Productions of Philip, a Presbyter of Side.
01:44:07 XXVIII. Proclus ordained Bishop of Cyzicus by Sisinnius, but rejected by the People.
01:46:00 XXIX. Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics.
01:50:49 XXX. The Burgundians embrace Christianity under Theodosius the Younger.
01:53:42 XXXI. Nestorius harasses the Macedonians.
01:56:00 XXXII. Of the Presbyter Anastasius, by whom the Faith of Nestorius was perverted.
02:03:50 XXXIII. Desecration of the Altar of the Great Church by Runaway Slaves.
02:05:40 XXXIV. Synod at Ephesus against Nestorius. His Deposition.
02:11:11 XXXV. Maximian elected to the Episcopate of Constantinople, though Some wished Proclus to take that Place.
02:12:37 XXXVI. The Author’s Opinion of the Validity of Translations from One See to Another.
02:18:16 XXXVII. Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly of Philippopolis.
02:24:08 XXXVIII. Many of the Jews in Crete embrace the Christian Faith.
02:27:21 XXXIX. Preservation of the Church of the Novatians from Fire.
02:30:14 XL. Proclus succeeds Maximian Bishop of Constantinople.
02:32:10 XLI. Excellent Qualities of Proclus.
02:34:36 XLII. Panegyric of the Emperor Theodosius Younger.
02:36:16 XLIII. Calamities of the Barbarians who had been the Usurper John’s Allies.
02:39:08 XLIV. Marriage of the Emperor Valentinian with Eudoxia the Daughter of Theodosius.
02:40:33 XLV. The Body of John Chrysostom transferred to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Apostles by the Emperor at the Instigation of Proclus.
02:42:37 XLVI. Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as his Successor.
02:47:35 XLVII. The Empress Eudocia goes to Jerusalem; sent there by the Emperor Theodosius.
02:48:28 XLVIII. Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia.
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Socrates of Constantinople (c. 380 – after 439), also known as Socrates Scholasticus (Σωκράτης ὁ Σχολαστικός), was a 5th-century Greek Christian church historian.
He is the author of a Historia Ecclesiastica ("Church History", Ἐκκλησιαστική Ἱστορία) which covers the history of late ancient Christianity during the years 305 to 439.
Book VII.
00:00:00 I. Anthemius the Prætorian Prefect administers the Government of the East in Behalf of Young Theodosius.
00:01:50 II. Character and Conduct of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople.
00:04:30 III. Of Theodosius and Agapetus Bishops of Synada.
00:08:24 IV. A Paralytic Jew healed by Atticus in Baptism.
00:10:30 V. The Presbyter Sabbatius, formerly a Jew, separates from the Novatians.
00:13:47 VI. The Leaders of Arianism at this Time.
00:17:02 VII. Cyril succeeds Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria.
00:18:53 VIII. Propagation of Christianity among the Persians by Maruthas Bishop of Mesopotamia.
00:24:35 IX. The Bishops of Antioch and Rome.
00:25:00 X. Rome taken and sacked by Alaric.
00:29:04 XI. The Bishops of Rome.
00:30:52 XII. Of Chrysanthus Bishop of the Novatians at Constantinople.
00:34:26 XIII. Conflict between the Christians and Jews at Alexandria: and breach between the Bishop Cyril and the Prefect Orestes.
00:41:43 XIV. The Monks of Nitria come down and raise a Sedition against the Prefect of Alexandria.
00:45:16 XV. Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher.
00:48:25 XVI. The Jews commit Another Outrage upon the Christians and are punished.
00:50:12 XVII. Miracle performed by Paul Bishop of the Novatians at the Baptism of a Jewish Impostor.
00:55:08 XVIII. Renewal of Hostilities between the Romans and Persians after the Death of Isdigerdes King of the Persians.
01:03:39 XIX. Of Palladius the Courier.
01:05:02 XX. A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans.
01:10:00 XXI. Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida.
01:13:50 XXII. Virtues of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
01:22:20 XXIII. After the Death of the Emperor Honorius John usurps the Sovereignty at Rome. He is destroyed through the Prayers of Theodosius the Younger.
01:27:22 XXIV. Valentinian a Son of Constantius and Placidia, Aunt of Theodosius, is proclaimed Emperor.
01:29:00 XXV. Christian Benevolence of Atticus Bishop of Constantinople. He registers John’s Name in the Diptychs. His Fore-knowledge of his Own Death.
01:38:15 XXVI. Sisinnius is chosen to succeed Atticus.
01:40:45 XXVII. Voluminous Productions of Philip, a Presbyter of Side.
01:44:07 XXVIII. Proclus ordained Bishop of Cyzicus by Sisinnius, but rejected by the People.
01:46:00 XXIX. Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics.
01:50:49 XXX. The Burgundians embrace Christianity under Theodosius the Younger.
01:53:42 XXXI. Nestorius harasses the Macedonians.
01:56:00 XXXII. Of the Presbyter Anastasius, by whom the Faith of Nestorius was perverted.
02:03:50 XXXIII. Desecration of the Altar of the Great Church by Runaway Slaves.
02:05:40 XXXIV. Synod at Ephesus against Nestorius. His Deposition.
02:11:11 XXXV. Maximian elected to the Episcopate of Constantinople, though Some wished Proclus to take that Place.
02:12:37 XXXVI. The Author’s Opinion of the Validity of Translations from One See to Another.
02:18:16 XXXVII. Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly of Philippopolis.
02:24:08 XXXVIII. Many of the Jews in Crete embrace the Christian Faith.
02:27:21 XXXIX. Preservation of the Church of the Novatians from Fire.
02:30:14 XL. Proclus succeeds Maximian Bishop of Constantinople.
02:32:10 XLI. Excellent Qualities of Proclus.
02:34:36 XLII. Panegyric of the Emperor Theodosius Younger.
02:36:16 XLIII. Calamities of the Barbarians who had been the Usurper John’s Allies.
02:39:08 XLIV. Marriage of the Emperor Valentinian with Eudoxia the Daughter of Theodosius.
02:40:33 XLV. The Body of John Chrysostom transferred to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Apostles by the Emperor at the Instigation of Proclus.
02:42:37 XLVI. Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as his Successor.
02:47:35 XLVII. The Empress Eudocia goes to Jerusalem; sent there by the Emperor Theodosius.
02:48:28 XLVIII. Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia.
#nestorianism
#constantinople
#arcadius
#theodosius
#churchhistory
#earlychristianity
#romanempire
#catholicchurch
#ancientrome
#easternorthodoxchurch
#churchfathers
