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For Zosimos Constantinople was a vital city, a city that owed a lot to Constantine the Great; all that despite the fact that both that ruler and his successors did not find much appreciation in the historian’s eyes. The new Capital city may have its problems, such as overpopulation, lack of room and safety, but it is also the place where one can easily find a job. Its inhabitants, whenever needed,...
Within the short period of time between the years 339 and 373, Alexandria witnessed to a frequent use of the armed forces with an eye to removing the current bishop or enthronement of another, who had been approved of by the imperial court. Local administration officials and army officers were made use of in order to execute the current ruler’s orders.
Eudoxius of Germanicea's career should be placed during the reigns of at least
several emperors starting from Constantine the Great. We are informed that during
this over forty years period of active participation in the Church life, he was elected
bishop of Germanicea, later Antioch and finally Constantinople.
Both Eudoxius' long career as well as his personality defy an easy evaluation.
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