Justinian similarly veils
Everything we know about Justinian similarly veils him in his robes of state and hides him in his palace. The scandalous stories that circulated...
Fleeing rear guard of Galerius
At the sight of a Roman force appearing seemingly from nowhere to rescue them, the fleeing rear guard of Galerius’ army took courage and...
The hill Dacius saw ahead
“How far ahead are the others?”
“No more than an hour’s march.”
“Then we should be able to attack before the band sent to destroy us...
Constantines voice Dacius
“We will gain nothing by dividing our forces.” At the note of assurance in Constantine’s voice Dacius glanced at him sharply. The old soldier...
Christ also subsists in His human nature
St. Emperor Justinian:
DIALOGUE WITH PAUL OF NISIBIS
Translated by Dr. Jeffrey Macdonald, 1998.
Extract of the Discussion which the Emperor Justinian had with Paul the Bishop...
Paul of Nisibis is further suggested
The doctrinal positions ascribed to Justinian in the Dialogue are largely consistent with those found in his other writings and can be derived from...
Stepping down from the dais
“Augusta,” he said, stepping down from the dais, upon which the throne chair stood, and moving toward her.
“The title is no longer mine,” she...
Magnificent imperial baths
A little east of the Forum at the center of the city were the magnificent imperial baths, called the barbarathermen. Consisting of three stories,...
Unsuspecting enemy
The cavalry did not remain with the foot, but launched a wide swing eastward and then south, trapping the unsuspecting enemy against the river...
Hypostasis is counted as an indivisible unity
Nestorian: If Christ is not two hypostases as He is two natures, then one of His natures does not subsist and does not have...
