Vita Constantini
The Life of the blessed Emperor Constantine
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A select library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church. Second Series. Translated into English with prolegomena and explanatory notes. Volumes I-VII. Under the editorial supervision of Philip Schaff, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Church History in the Union Theological Seminary, New York and Henry Wace, D.D., Principal of King's College, London. Volume I: Eusebius Pamphilus: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine T&T Clark, Edinburgh, 1890. (Translation, Englisch)
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- The Life of the blessed Emperor Constantine
- Book I.
- Chapter I.--Preface.--Of the Death of Constantine.
- Chapter II.--The Preface Continued.
- Chapter III.--How God honors Pious Princes, but destroys Tyrants.
- Chapter IV.--That God honored Constantine.
- Chapter V.--That he reigned above Thirty Years, and lived above Sixty.
- Chapter VI.--That he was the Servant of God, and the Conqueror of Nations.
- Chapter VII.--Comparison with Cyrus, King of the Persians, and with Alexander of Macedon.
- Chapter VIII.--That he conquered nearly the Whole World.
- Chapter IX.--That he was the Son of a Pious Emperor, and bequeathed the Power to Royal Sons.
- Chapter X.--Of the Need for this History, and its Value for Edification.
- Chapter XI.--That his Present Object is to record only the Pious Actions of Constantine.
- Chapter XII.--That like Moses, he was reared in the Palaces of Kings.
- Chapter XIII.--Of Constantius his Father, who refused to imitate Diocletian, Maximian, and Maxentius, in their Persecution of the Christians.
- Chapter XIV.--How Constantius his Father, being reproached with Poverty by Diocletian, filled his Treasury, and afterwards restored the Money to those by whom it had been contributed.
- Chapter XV.--Of the Persecution raised by his Colleagues.
- Chapter XVI.--How Constantius, feigning Idolatry, expelled those who consented to offer Sacrifice, but retained in his Palace all who were willing to confess Christ.
- Chapter XVII.--Of his Christian Manner of Life.
- Chapter XVIII.--That after the Abdication of Diocletian and Maximian, Constantius became Chief Augustus, and was blessed with a Numerous Offspring.
- Chapter XIX.--Of his Son Constantine, who in his Youth accompanied Diocletian into Palestine.
- Chapter XX.--Flight of Constantine to his Father because of the Plots of Diocletian.
- Chapter XXI.--Death of Constantius, who leaves his Son Constantine Emperor.
- Chapter XXII.--How, after the Burial of Constantius, Constantine was Proclaimed Augustus by the Army.
- Chapter XXIII.--A Brief Notice of the Destruction of the Tyrants.
- Chapter XXIV.--It was by the Will of God that Constantine became possessed of the Empire.
- Chapter XXV.--Victories of Constantine over the Barbarians and the Britons.
- Chapter XXVI.--How he resolved to deliver Rome from Maxentius.
- Chapter XXVII.--That after reflecting on the Downfall of those who had worshiped Idols, he made Choice of Christianity.
- Chapter XXVIII.--How, while he was praying, God sent him a Vision of a Cross of Light in the Heavens at Mid-day, with an Inscription admonishing him to conquer by that.
- Chapter XXIX.--How the Christ of God appeared to him in his Sleep, and commanded him to use in his Wars a Standard made in the Form of the Cross.
- Chapter XXX.--The Making of the Standard of the Cross.
- Chapter XXXI.--A Description of the Standard of the Cross, which the Romans now call the Labarum.
- Chapter XXXII.--How Constantine received Instruction, and read the Sacred Scriptures.
- Chapter XXXIII.--Of the Adulterous Conduct of Maxentius at Rome.
- Chapter XXXIV.--How the Wife of a Prefect slew herself for Chastity's Sake.
- Chapter XXXV.--Massacre of the Roman People by Maxentius.
- Chapter XXXVI.--Magic Arts of Maxentius against Constantine; and Famine at Rome.
- Chapter XXXVII.--Defeat of Maxentius's Armies in Italy.
- Chapter XXXVIII.--Death of Maxentius on the Bridge of the Tiber.
- Chapter XXXIX.--Constantine's Entry into Rome.
- Chapter XL.--Of the Statue of Constantine holding a Cross, and its Inscription.
- Chapter XLI.--Rejoicings throughout the Provinces; and Constantine's Acts of Grace.
- Chapter XLII.--The Honors Conferred upon Bishops, and the Building of Churches.
- Chapter XLIII.--Constantine's Liberality to the Poor.
- Chapter XLIV.--How he was present at the Synods of Bishops.
- Chapter XLV.--His Forbearance with Unreasonable Men.
- Chapter XLVI.--Victories over the Barbarians.
- Chapter XLVII.--Death of Maximin, who had attempted a Conspiracy, and of Others whom Constantine detected by Divine Revelation.
- Chapter XLVIII.--Celebration of Constantine's Decennalia.
- Chapter XLIX.--How Licinius oppressed the East.
- Chapter L.--How Licinius attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine.
- Chapter LI.--Intrigues of Licinius against the Bishops, and his Prohibition of Synods.
- Chapter LII.--Banishment of the Christians, and Confiscation of their Property.
- Chapter LIII.--Edict that Women should not meet with the Men in the Churches.
- Chapter LIV.--That those who refuse to sacrifice are to be dismissed from Military Service, and those in Prison not to be fed.
- Chapter LV.--The Lawless Conduct and Covetousness of Licinius.
- Chapter LVI.--At length he undertakes to raise a Persecution.
- Chapter LVII.--That Maximian, brought Low by a Fistulous Ulcer with Worms, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians.
- Chapter LVIII.--That Maximin, who had persecuted the Christians, was compelled to fly, and conceal himself in the Disguise of a Slave.
- Chapter LIX.--That Maximin, blinded by Disease, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians.
- Book II.
- Chapter I.--Secret Persecution by Licinius, who causes Some Bishops to be put to Death at Amasia of Pontus.
- Chapter II.--Demolition of Churches, and Butchery of the Bishops.
- Chapter III.--How Constantine was stirred in Behalf of the Christians thus in Danger of Persecution.
- Chapter IV.--That Constantine prepared himself for the War by Prayer: Licinius by the Practice of Divination.
- Chapter V.--What Licinius, while sacrificing in a Grove, said concerning Idols, and concerning Christ.
- Chapter VI.--An Apparition seen in the Cities subject to Licinius, as of Constantine's Troops passing through them.
- Chapter VII.--That Victory everywhere followed the Presence of the Standard of the Cross in Battle.
- Chapter VIII.--That Fifty Men were selected to carry the Cross.
- Chapter IX.--That One of the Cross-Bearers, who fled from his Post, was slain: while Another, who faithfully stood his Ground, was preserved.
- Chapter X.--Various Battles, and Constantine's Victories.
- Chapter XI.--Flight, and Magic Arts of Licinius.
- Chapter XII.--How Constantine, after praying in his Tabernacle, obtained the Victory.
- Chapter XIII.--His Humane Treatment of Prisoners.
- Chapter XIV.--A Farther Mention of his Prayers in the Tabernacle.
- Chapter XV.--Treacherous Friendship, and Idolatrous Practices of Licinius.
- Chapter XVI.--How Licinius counseled his Soldiers not to attack the Standard of the Cross.
- Chapter XVII.--Constantine's Victory.
- Chapter XVIII.--Death of Licinius, and Celebration of the Event.
- Chapter XIX.--Rejoicings and Festivities.
- Chapter XX.--Constantine's Enactments in Favor of the Confessors.
- Chapter XXI.--His Laws concerning Martyrs, and concerning Ecclesiastical Property.
- Chapter XXII.--How he won the Favor of the People.
- Chapter XXIII.--That he declared God to be the Author of his Prosperity: and concerning his Rescripts.
- Chapter XXIV.--Law of Constantine respecting Piety towards God, and the Christian Religion.
- Chapter XXV.--An Illustration from Ancient Times.
- Chapter XXVI.--Of Persecuted and Persecutors.
- Chapter XXVII.--How the Persecution became the Occasion of Calamities to the Aggressors.
- Chapter XXVIII.--That God chose Constantine to be the Minister of Blessing.
- Chapter XXIX.--Constantine's Expressions of Piety towards God; and Praise of the Confessors.
- Chapter XXX.--A Law granting Release from Exile, from Service in the Courts, and from the Confiscation of Property.
- Chapter XXXI.--Release likewise granted to Exiles in the Islands.
- Chapter XXXII.--And to those ignominiously employed in the Mines and Public Works.
- Chapter XXXIII.--Concerning those Confessors engaged in Military Service.
- Chapter XXXIV.--The Liberation of Free Persons condemned to labor in the Women's Apartments, or to Servitude.
- Chapter XXXV.--Of the Inheritance of the Property of Martyrs and Confessors, also of those who had suffered Banishment or Confiscation of Property.
- Chapter XXXVI.--The Church is declared Heir of those who leave no Kindred; and the Free Gifts of such Persons Confirmed.
- Chapter XXXVII --Lands, Gardens, or Houses, but not Actual Produce from them, are to be given back.
- Chapter XXXVIII.--In what Manner Requests should be made for these.
- Chapter XXXIX.--The Treasury must restore Lands, Gardens, and Houses to the Churches.
- Chapter XL.--The Tombs of Martyrs and the Cemeteries to be transferred to the Possession of the Churches.
- Chapter XLI.--Those who have purchased Property belonging to the Church, or received it as a Gift, are to restore it.
- Chapter XLII.--An Earnest Exhortation to worship God.
- Chapter XLIII.--How the Enactments of Constantine were carried into Effect.
- Chapter XLIV.--That he promoted Christians to Offices of Government, and forbade Gentiles in Such Stations to offer Sacrifice.
- Chapter XLV.--Statutes which forbade Sacrifice, and enjoined the Building of Churches.
- Chapter XLVI.--Constantine's Letter to Eusebius and Other Bishops, respecting the Building of Churches, with Instructions to repair the Old, and erect New Ones on a Larger Scale, with the Aid of the Provincial Governors.
- Chapter XLVII.--That he wrote a Letter in Condemnation of Idolatry.
- Chapter XLVIII.--Constantine's Edict to the People of the Provinces concerning the Error of Polytheism, commencing with Some General Remarks on Virtue and Vice.
- Chapter XLIX.--Concerning Constantine's Pious Father, and the Persecutors Diocletian and Maximian.
- Chapter L.--That the Persecution originated on Account of the Oracle of Apollo, who, it was said, could not give Oracles because of "the Righteous Men."
- Chapter LI.--That Constantine, when a Youth, heard from him who wrote the Persecution Edict that "the Righteous Men" were the Christians.
- Chapter LII.--The Manifold Forms of Torture and Punishment practiced against the Christians.
- Chapter LIII.--That the Barbarians kindly received the Christians.
- Chapter LIV.--What Vengeance overtook those who on Account of the Oracle raised the Persecution.
- Chapter LV.--Constantine gives Glory to God, makes Grateful Acknowledgment of the Sign of the Cross, and prays for the Churches and People.
- Chapter LVI.--He prays that All may be Christians, but compels None.
- Chapter LVII.--He gives Glory to God, who has given Light by his Son to those who were in Error.
- Chapter LVIII.--He glorifies him again for his Government of the Universe.
- Chapter LIX.--He gives Glory to God, as the Constant Teacher of Good.
- Chapter LX.--An Admonition at the Close of the Edict, that No One should trouble his Neighbor.
- Chapter LXI.--How Controversies originated at Alexandria through Matters relating to Arius.
- Chapter LXII.--Concerning the Same Arius, and the Melitians.
- Chapter LXIII.--How Constantine sent a Messenger and a Letter concerning Peace.
- Chapter LXIV.--Constantine's Letter to Alexander the Bishop, and Arius the Presbyter.
- Chapter LXV.--His Continual Anxiety for Peace.
- Chapter LXVI.--That he also adjusted the Controversies which had arisen in Africa.
- Chapter LXVII.--That Religion began in the East.
- Chapter LXVIII.--Being grieved by the Dissension, he counsels Peace.
- Chapter LXIX.--Origin of the Controversy between Alexander and Arius, and that these Questions ought not to have been discussed.
- Chapter LXX.--An Exhortation to Unanimity.
- Chapter LXXI.--There should be no Contention in Matters which are in themselves of Little Moment.
- Chapter LXXII.--The Excess of his Pious Concern caused him to shed Tears; and his Intended Journey to the East was postponed because of These Things.
- Chapter LXXIII.--The Controversy continues without Abatement, even after the Receipt of This Letter.
- Book III.
- Chapter I.--A Comparison of Constantine's Piety with the Wickedness of the Persecutors.
- Chapter II.--Farther Remarks on Constantine's Piety, and his Open Testimony to the Sign of the Cross.
- Chapter III.--Of his Picture surmounted by a Cross and having beneath it a Dragon.
- Chapter IV.--A Farther Notice of the Controversies raised in Egypt by Arius.
- Chapter V.--Of the Disagreement respecting the Celebration of Easter.
- Chapter VI.--How he ordered a Council to be held at Nicaea.
- Chapter VII.--Of the General Council, at which Bishops from all Nations were Present.
- Chapter VIII.--That the Assembly was composed, as in the Acts of the Apostles, of Individuals from Various Nations.
- Chapter IX.--Of the Virtue and Age of the Two Hundred and Fifty Bishops.
- Chapter X.--Council in the Palace. Constantine, entering, took his Seat in the Assembly.
- Chapter XI.--Silence of the Council, after Some Words by the Bishop Eusebius.
- Chapter XII.--Constantine's Address to the Council concerning Peace.
- Chapter XIII.--How he led the Dissentient Bishops to Harmony of Sentiment.
- Chapter XIV.--Unanimous Declaration of the Council concerning Faith, and the Celebration of Easter.
- Chapter XV.--How Constantine entertained the Bishops on the Occasion of His Vicennalia.
- Chapter XVI.--Presents to the Bishops, and Letters to the People generally.
- Chapter XVII.--Constantine's Letter to the Churches respecting the Council at Nicaea.
- Chapter XVIII.--He speaks of their Unanimity respecting the Feast of Easter, and against the Practice of the Jews.
- Chapter XIX.--Exhortation to follow the Example of the Greater Part of the World.
- Chapter XX.--Exhortation to obey the Decrees of the Council.
- Chapter XXI.--Recommendation to the Bishops, on their Departure, to Preserve Harmony.
- Chapter XXII.--How he dismissed Some, and wrote Letters to Others; also his Presents.
- Chapter XXIII.--How he wrote to the Egyptians, exhorting them to Peace.
- Chapter XXIV.--How he wrote Frequent Letters of a Religious Character to the Bishops and People.
- Chapter XXV.--How he ordered the Erection of a Church at Jerusalem, in the Holy Place of our Saviour's Resurrection.
- Chapter XXVI.--That the Holy Sepulchre had been covered with Rubbish and with Idols by the Ungodly.
- Chapter XXVII.--How Constantine commanded the Materials of the Idol Temple, and the Soil itself, to be removed at a Distance.
- Chapter XXVIII.--Discovery of the Most Holy Sepulchre.
- Chapter XXIX.--How he wrote concerning the Erection of a Church, both to the Governors of the Provinces, and to the Bishop Macarius.
- Chapter XXX.--Constantine's Letter to Macarius respecting the Building of the Church of our Saviour.
- Chapter XXXI.--That the Building should surpass all the Churches in the World in the Beauty of its Walls, its Columns, and Marbles.
- Chapter XXXII.--That he instructed the Governors concerning the Beautifying of the Roof; also concerning Workmen, and Materials.
- Chapter XXXIII.--How the Church of our Saviour, the New Jerusalem prophesied of in Scripture, was built.
- Chapter XXXIV.--Description of the Structure of the Holy Sepulchre.
- Chapter XXXV.--Description of the Atrium and Porticos.
- Chapter XXXVI.--Description of the Walls, Roof, Decoration, and Gilding of the Body of the Church.
- Chapter XXXVII.--Description of the Double Porticos on Either Side, and of the Three Eastern Gates.
- Chapter XXXVIII.--Description of the Hemisphere, the Twelve Columns, and their Bowls.
- Chapter XXXIX.--Description of the Inner Court, the Arcades and Porches.
- Chapter XL.--Of the Number of his Offerings.
- Chapter XLI.--Of the Erection of Churches in Bethlehem, and on the Mount of Olives.
- Chapter XLII.--That the Empress Helena, Constantine's Mother, having visited this Locality for Devotional Purposes, built these Churches.
- Chapter XLIII.--A Farther Notice of the Churches at Bethlehem.
- Chapter XLIV.--Of Helena's Generosity and Beneficent Acts.
- Chapter XLV.--Helena's Pious Conduct in the Churches.
- Chapter XLVI.--How she made her Will, and died at the Age of Eighty Years.
- Chapter XLVII.--How Constantine buried his Mother, and how he honored her during her Life.
- Chapter XLVIII.--How he built Churches in Honor of Martyrs, and abolished Idolatry at Constantinople.
- Chapter XLIX.--Representation of the Cross in the Palace, and of Daniel at the Public Fountains.
- Chapter L.--That he erected Churches in Nicomedia, and in Other Cities.
- Chapter LI.--That he ordered a Church to be built at Mambre.
- Chapter LII.--Constantine's Letter to Eusebius concerning Mambre.
- Chapter LIII.--That the Saviour appeared in this Place to Abraham.
- Chapter LIV.--Destruction of Idol Temples and Images everywhere.
- Chapter LV.--Overthrow of an Idol Temple, and Abolition of Licentious Practices, at Aphaca in Phoenicia.
- Chapter LVI.--Destruction of the Temple of Æsculapius at Ægae.
- Chapter LVII.--How the Gentiles abandoned Idol Worship, and turned to the Knowledge of God.
- Chapter LVIII.--How he destroyed the Temple of Venus at Heliopolis, and built the First Church in that City.
- Chapter LIX.--Of the Disturbance at Antioch by Eustathius.
- Chapter LX.--Constantine's Letter to the Antiochians, directing them not to withdraw Eusebius from Caesarea, but to seek some one else.
- Chapter LXI.--The Emperor's Letter to Eusebius praising him for refusing the Bishopric of Antioch.
- Chapter LXII.--Constantine's Letter to the Council, depreciating the Removal of Eusebius from Caesarea.
- Chapter LXIII.--How he displayed his Zeal for the Extirpation of Heresies.
- Chapter LXIV.--Constantine's Edict against the Heretics.
- Chapter LXV.--The Heretics are deprived of their Meeting Places.
- Chapter LXVI.--How on the Discovery of Prohibited Books among the Heretics, Many of them return to the Catholic Church.
- Book IV.
- Chapter I.--How he honored Many by Presents and Promotions.
- Chapter II.--Remission of a Fourth Part of the Taxes.
- Chapter III.--Equalization of the More Oppressive Taxes.
- Chapter IV.--His Liberality, from His Private Resources, to the Losers in Suits of a Pecuniary Nature.
- Chapter V.--Conquest of the Scythians defeated through the Sign of Our Saviour.
- Chapter VI.--Conquest of the Sarmatians, consequent on the Rebellion of their Slaves.
- Chapter VII.--Ambassadors from Different Barbarous Nations receive Presents from the Emperor.
- Chapter VIII.--That he wrote also to the King of Persia, who had sent him an Embassy, on Behalf of the Christians in his Realm.
- Chapter IX.--Letter of Constantine Augustus to Sapor, King of the Persians, containing a truly Pious Confession of God and Christ.
- Chapter X.--The Writer denounces Idols, and glorifies God.
- Chapter XI.--Against the Tyrants and Persecutors; and on the Captivity of Valerian.
- Chapter XII.--He declares that, having witnessed the Fall of the Persecutors, he now rejoices at the Peace enjoyed by the Christians.
- Chapter XIII.--He bespeaks his Affectionate Interest for the Christians in his Country.
- Chapter XIV.--How the Zealous Prayers of Constantine procured Peace to the Christians.
- Chapter XV.--He causes himself to be represented on his Coins, and in his Portraits, in the Attitude of Prayer.
- Chapter XVI.--He forbids by Law the Placing his Likeness in Idol Temples.
- Chapter XVII.--Of his Prayers in the Palace, and his Reading the Holy Scriptures.
- Chapter XVIII.--He enjoins the General Observance of the Lord's Day, and the Day of Preparation.
- Chapter XIX.--That he directed even his Pagan Soldiers to pray on the Lord's Day.
- Chapter XX.--The Form of Prayer given by Constantine to his Soldiers.
- Chapter XXI.--He orders the Sign of the Saviour's Cross to be engraven on his Soldiers' Shields.
- Chapter XXII.--Of his Zeal in Prayer, and the Honor he paid to the Feast of Easter.
- Chapter XXIII.--How he forbade Idolatrous Worship, but honored Martyrs and the Church Festivals.
- Chapter XXIV.--That he described himself to be a Bishop, in Charge of Affairs External to the Church.
- Chapter XXV.--Prohibition of Sacrifices, of Mystic Rites, Combats of Gladiators, also the Licentious Worship of the Nile.
- Chapter XXVI.--Amendment of the Law in Force respecting Childless Persons, and of the Law of Wills.
- Chapter XXVII.--Among Other Enactments, he decrees that no Christian shall slave to a Jew, and affirms the Validity of the Decisions of Councils.
- Chapter XXVIII.--His Gifts to the Churches, and Bounties to Virgins and to the Poor.
- Chapter XXIX.--Of Constantine's Discourses and Declamations.
- Chapter XXX.--That he marked out before a Covetous Man the Measure of a Grave, and so put him to Shame.
- Chapter XXXI.--That he was derided because of his Excessive Clemency.
- Chapter XXXII.--Of Constantine's Oration which he wrote to the Assembly of the Saints.
- Chapter XXXIII.--How he listened standing to Eusebius' Declamation in Honor of our Saviour's Sepulchre.
- Chapter XXXIV.--That he wrote to Eusebius respecting Easter, and respecting Copies of the Holy Scriptures.
- Chapter XXXV.--Constantine's Letter to Eusebius, in praise of his Discourse concerning Easter.
- Chapter XXXVI.--Constantine's Letter to Eusebius on the Preparation of Copies of the Holy Scriptures.
- Chapter XXXVII.--How the Copies were provided.
- Chapter XXXVIII.--How the Market-Town of Gaza was made a City for its Profession of Christianity, and received the Name of Constantia.
- Chapter XXXIX.--That a Place in Phoenicia also was made a City, and in Other Cities Idolatry was abolished, and Churches built.
- Chapter XL.--That having conferred the Dignity of Caesars on his Three Sons at the Three Decennial Periods of his Reign, he dedicated the Church at Jerusalem.
- Chapter XLI.--That in the meantime he ordered a Council to be convened at Tyre, because of Controversies raised in Egypt.
- Chapter XLII.--Constantine's Letter to the Council at Tyre.
- Chapter XLIII.--Bishops from all the Provinces attended the Dedication of the Church at Jerusalem.
- Chapter XLIV.--Of their Reception by the Notary Marianus; the Distribution of Money to the Poor; and Offerings to the Church.
- Chapter XLV.--Various Discourses by the Assembled Bishops; also by Eusebius, the Writer of this History.
- Chapter XLVI.--That Eusebius afterwards delivered his Description of the Church of the Saviour, and a Tricennial Oration before Constantine himself.
- Chapter XLVII.--That the Council at Nicaea was held in the Twentieth, the Dedication of the Church at Jerusalem in the Thirtieth, Year of Constantine's Reign.
- Chapter XLVIII.--That Constantine was displeased with one who praised him excessively.
- Chapter XLIX.--Marriage of his Son Constantius Caesar.
- Chapter L.--Embassy and Presents from the Indians.
- Chapter LI.--That Constantine divided the Empire between his Three Sons, whom he had instructed in Politics and Religion.
- Chapter LII.--That after they had reached Man's Estate he was their Guide in Piety.
- Chapter LIII.--Having reigned about Thirty-Two Years, and lived above Sixty, he still had a Sound Body.
- Chapter LIV.--Of those who abused His Extreme Benevolence for Avarice and Hypocrisy.
- Chapter LV.--Constantine employed himself in Composition of Various Kinds to the Close of his Life.
- Chapter LVI.--How he took Bishops with him on an Expedition against the Persians, and took with him a Tent in the Form of a Church.
- Chapter LVII.--How he received an Embassy from the Persians and kept the Night Vigil with others at the Feast of Easter.
- Chapter LVIII.--Concerning the Building of a Church in Honor of the Apostles at Constantinople.
- Chapter LIX.--Farther Description of the same Church.
- Chapter LX.--He also erected his own Sepulchral Monument in this Church.
- Chapter LXI.--His Sickness at Helenopolis, and Prayers respecting his Baptism.
- Chapter LXII.--Constantine's Appeal to the Bishops, requesting them to confer upon him the Rite of Baptism.
- Chapter LXIII.--How after his Baptism he rendered Thanks to God.
- Chapter LXIV.--Constantine's Death at Noon on the Feast of Pentecost.
- Chapter LXV.--Lamentations of the Soldiery and their Officers.
- Chapter LXVI.--Removal of the Body from Nicomedia to the Palace at Constantinople.
- Chapter LXVII.--He received the same Honors from the Counts and other Officers as before his Death.
- Chapter LXVIII.--Resolution of the Army to confer thence-forward the Title of Augustus on his Sons.
- Chapter LXIX.--Mourning for Constantine at Rome; and the Honor paid him there through Paintings after his Death.
- Chapter LXX.--His Burial by his Son Constantius at Constantinople.
- Chapter LXXI.--Sacred Service in the Church of the Apostles on the Occasion of Constantine's Funeral.
- Chapter LXXII.--Of the Phoenix.
- Chapter LXXIII.--How Constantine is represented on Coins in the Act of ascending to Heaven.
- Chapter LXXIV.--The God whom he had honored deservedly honored him in Return.
- Chapter LXXV.--He surpassed all Preceding Emperors in Devotion to God.
- Book I.