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PR 1071
Draft: Nepotianus, presbyter in Altinum (Northern Italy), 4th/5th c.
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ER2393. Draft: Jerome of Stridon, writes to Nepotian, presbyter in Altinum (North Italy), about the duties of the presbyters. Jerome, Letter 52, AD 394.
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PR 1082
Alethius, presbyter, probably from Cahors (Gaul), and possibly later bishop of that city, active in the beginning of the fifth century
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ER2140. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to the presbyter Alethius, probably brother of Florentius, bishop of Cahors (Gaul). Alethius asked Paulinus for an example of his "genius and eloquence". Hence, Paulinus sends his sermon to Alethius. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 33 and 34, AD 400/406.
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PR 315
Rufinus, presbyter in Aquileia (Italy), ca 394-411
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ER664. Presbyter Rufinus from Aquileia (Italy) writes and translates many ecclesiastical works from Greek to Latin, AD 345-411. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER962. Caelestius, disciple of Pelagius, claims before the Council of Carthage (North Africa) in 411 that Catholic presbyters, among them Rufinus, have taught that sin is not transmitted. Account of Augustine, bishop of Hippo, "The Grace of Christ and Original Sin", AD 418.ER2044. Presbyter Rufinus of Aquileia (Italy), ca 394-411, is listed among the writers who proposed divisions in the Psalter. Cassiodorus, "Institutions of Divine and Secular Learning", Ravenna, Vivarium, AD 530-560.ER2100. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to the presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus passes Sulpicius` request for historical facts on to the presbyter Rufinus of Aquileia (Italy). Paulinus of Nola, Letter 28, AD 402/404.
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PR 1084
Vincentius, presbyter in Rome, late 4th c.
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ER2422. Presbyter Vincentius of Rome restored and decorated the tomb of the martyr boy Gordianus. The metrical inscription on Via Latina in Rome, AD 375/379.
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PR 317
Quintianus, presbyter in North Africa, 5th/6th c.
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ER666. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) urges the presbyter Quintianus to seek reconciliation with Aurelius, the bishop of Carthage, who excommunicated him. He admonishes Quintianus not to read publicly the non-canonical books and explains to him some rules regarding accepting people into monasteries. Augustine, Letter 64, AD 401.
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PR 1085
Ilicius, presbyter in Rome, 4th/5th c.
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ER2424. DRAFT: Presbyter Ilicius finances the renovation of the memorial of the martyr Hippolytus. Latin inscription in Rome, late 4th/early 5th c.
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PR 1086
Theodore, presbyter in Rome, late 4th c.
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ER2423. DRAFT The Latin inscription commemorating the renovation of the tombs of the martyrs Protus and Hiacynthius by the Presbyter Theodore. Rome, late 4th c.
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PR 321
Heliodorus, presbyter in Poitiers (Gaul), ca 360-368
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ER665. Presbyter Heliodorus is the author of "The introductory treatise on the nature of things", possibly identical with presbyter Heliodorus from Poitiers, active ca 360-368. Account of Gennadius, "Lives of Illustrious Men", Marseille (Gaul), ca 490.
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PR 577
Gildo, presbyter in North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER1130. Catholic presbyter Gildo serves the community of Lamzella after the death of its bishop and before the nomination of the new one. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
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PR 579
Victorinianus, Donatist presbyter, and later bishop in North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER1139. Victorinianus, the Donatist bishop of Aquae (North Africa) is said to have been a presbyter and ordained on the way to the Conference of Carthage in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
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PR 581
Manilius, Donatist presbyter in North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER1171. The Donatist presbyter Manilius of Vasua (North Africa) signs the Donatist mandate during the Conference of Carthage in AD 411 for his blind bishop. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
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PR 74
Casulanus, presbyter probably in Latin North Africa, late 4th c.
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ER90. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) writes to the presbyter Casulanus about fasting on Saturdays. Augustine, Letter 36, early 5th c.
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PR 842
Simplicianus, probably a presbyter in Milan (Italy), late 4th c.
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ER802. The presbyters of Rome offer Marius Victorinus to make his profession of faith before baptism privately. Rome, ca AD 355. Account of Augustine, "The Confessions", AD 397/400.ER1851. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Simplicianus, probably a presbyter in Milan, replies to his questions concerning the interpretation of the Scripture. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 2 (Maur. 65), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1852. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Simplicianus, probably a presbyter in Milan, replies to his questions concerning the interpretation of the Book of Exodus, commenting especially on priesthood and reconciliation of sinners. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 3 (Maur. 67), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1859. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Simplicianus, probably a presbyter in Milan, considers the issue of wisdom, freedom and spiritual enslavement. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 7 (Maur. 37), written in Milan, AD 386/397.ER1860. In a letter to Simplicianus, probably a presbyter in Milan, Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) considers links between wisdom and wealth. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 10 (Maur. 38), written in Milan, AD 386/397.ER1886. Augustine shortly before his conversion has a conversation with Simplicianus, probably a presbyter in Milan and a spiritual father of Bishop Ambrose of Milan, Milan, AD 386. Account of Augustine, "The Confessions", written in Hippo, AD 397/400.
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PR 843
Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan (Italy), late 4th c.
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ER1856. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) replies to the questions of Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, concerning the interpretation of the Book of Exodus. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 4 (Maur. 27), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1857. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, replies to his questions concerning the interpretation of the Book of Exodus. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 4 (Maur. 27), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1861. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) sends a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, containing exegetical considerations on the Scripture. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 12 (Maur. 30), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1862. In a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) replies to his questions concerning the interpretation of the Book of Psalms and Isaiah. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 11 (Maur. 29), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1864. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, replies to his question whether there is a difference in God`s love of those who had the faith since childhood and those who come to faith in adulthood. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 13 (Maur. 31), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1870. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, discusses the allegorical meaning of some Scriptural passages. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 14 (Maur. 33), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1871. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, explains why it is unclean, according to the Scripture, to wear clothes of the sex different than one`s own. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 15 (Maur. 69), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1872. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, comments on the Epistle to Ephesians. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 16 (Maur. 76), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1910. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, comments on the verse from the Book of Jeremiah. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 40 (Maur. 32), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1915. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, replies on his question why God provided manna in the past and does not provide it in the present. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 54 (Maur. 64), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1916. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, comments on the Epistle to the Romans. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 63 (Maur. 73), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1923. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, comments on the Epistle to the Galatians. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 64 (Maur. 74), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1925. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Irenaeus, possibly a cleric in Milan, comments on the episode from the Gospel of John about a woman accused of adultery. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 68 (Maur. 26), written in Milan, AD 374/397.
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PR 332
Faustinus, Luciferian presbyter in Rome (Italy), ca 383
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ER668. Presbyter Faustinus writes seven books "Against the Arians and Macedonians" and, with presbyter Marcellinus, a treatise defending the Luciferians, ca AD 380-390. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER1342. Marcellinus and Faustinus, the Luciferian presbyters from Rome, write a letter to the emperors Valentinian, Theodosius, and Arcadius asking for protection against some representatives of the Nicene episcopacy that persecute the Luciferians. The so-called "Libellus precum" written in AD 383/4 included in the Collectio Avellana (Letter 2), compiled in the second half of the 6th c.ER1343. Faustinus, the Luciferian presbyter from Rome, sends to Emperor Theodosius the creed to which he adheres. Faustinus, Confessio Fidei, written ca AD 379/384 in the East (in Eleutheropolis or Constantinople?).ER1387. Imperial rescript in response to the "Libellus precum" of the Luciferian presbyters from Rome, Marcellinus and Faustinus, written in AD 383/4 in Constantinople included in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the 6th c.
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PR 333
Marcellinus, Luciferian presbyter in Rome (Italy), ca 383
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ER668. Presbyter Faustinus writes seven books "Against the Arians and Macedonians" and, with presbyter Marcellinus, a treatise defending the Luciferians, ca AD 380-390. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER1342. Marcellinus and Faustinus, the Luciferian presbyters from Rome, write a letter to the emperors Valentinian, Theodosius, and Arcadius asking for protection against some representatives of the Nicene episcopacy that persecute the Luciferians. The so-called "Libellus precum" written in AD 383/4 included in the Collectio Avellana (Letter 2), compiled in the second half of the 6th c.ER1387. Imperial rescript in response to the "Libellus precum" of the Luciferian presbyters from Rome, Marcellinus and Faustinus, written in AD 383/4 in Constantinople included in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the 6th c.
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PR 592
Anonymous presbyter in Thubursicu Bure (North Africa), died AD 404
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ER913. A presbyter, father of the Catholic bishop of Thubursicu Bure (North Africa) dies as a result of the assault of the Donatists, AD 404. Augustine, "Against Cresconius", Book 3, ca AD 406.
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PR 848
Lycontius, presbyter in Trier (Gaul), died ca 390/410
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ER1865. Funerary inscription of Presbyter Lycontius, Trier (Gaul), ca 390/410.
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PR 593
Anonymous Manichaean presbyter in Hippo Regius (North Africa), early 5th c.
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ER705. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), challenges to a debate the Manichaean presbyter of this city (successor to Fortunatus). Letter 79, AD 404.
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PR 849
Anonymous presbyter in Trier (Gaul), died ca 350/450
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ER1866. Funerary inscription of an anonymous presbyter, Trier (Gaul), ca 350/450.
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PR 339
Sulpicius Severus, presbyter from the monastery in Primuliacum (Aquitaine, Gaul), early 5th c.
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ER670. Sulpicius Severus, presbyter from Aquitaine (Gaul) of noble origin and high education, is the author of many letters, the "Chronicle", the "Life of Saint Martin", and the "Conference", ca AD 390-410. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER1002. Postumianus, probably a presbyter, describes the vices of the Gallic clerics. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 406.ER1014. Eusebius, to whom Sulpicius Severus addressed his Letter 1, was a presbyter, and now is a bishop. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.ER1022. A servant announces to the monks and probably presbyters Gallus, Sulpicius, and Postumianus, that Presbyter Refrigerius is standing at the doors. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 406.ER1025. A crowd of monks, including three presbyters, enter the cell in which Sulpicius Severus, monka and probably presbyter, and his companions confer. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), c.406.ER2055. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, describes to Presbyter Sulpicius Severus in Primuliacum (Gaul) the circumstances of his presbyterial ordination, which took place at Christmas 394 in Barcelona (Iberian Peninsula). Paulinus of Nola, Letter 1, AD 395.ER2067. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul) that Pope Siricius refused to meet him in Rome when Paulinus journeyed from Barcelona to Nola. After Paulinus had reached Nola he fell sick. Numerous bishops either visited him or sent their clerics with letters. Account of Paulinus of Nola, Letter 5, AD 396.ER2078. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop at Nola, writes to the presbyter Sulpicius Severus at Primuliacum (Gaul). The courier of Sulpicius` letters to Paulinus is Victor. During his stay in Nola, he cuts Paulinus` hair. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 23, AD 400.ER2100. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to the presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus passes Sulpicius` request for historical facts on to the presbyter Rufinus of Aquileia (Italy). Paulinus of Nola, Letter 28, AD 402/404.ER2101. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to the presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus thanks Sulpicius for the camel hair shirt he had sent him. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 29, AD 400.ER2107. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus sends to Sulpicius relics of the True Cross for his newly built basilica in Primuliacum. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 31, AD 402/403.ER2108. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus describes the edifices built by Sulpicius in Primuliacum: two basilicas and a baptistry. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 32, AD 403/404.ER2119. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus sends Sulpicius poems he composed in the praise of monk and Presbyter Clarus. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 32, AD 403/404.ER2122. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Sulpicius Severus from Primuliacum (Gaul). Paulinus comments on the erection of the new, larger basilica in Primuliacum, and prepares inscriptions praising relics buried beneath the altar. Relics support prayers the priest is saying at the altar. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 32, AD 403/404.
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PR 851
Orontianus, presbyter in Milan (Italy), late 4th c.
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ER1874. In a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) comments on the Book of Micah. Ambrose also mentions the baptism of Orontianus at an early age and his ordination into the Church of Milan. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 18 (Maur. 70), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1876. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, continues his theological and exegetical commentary from the previous letter (Letter 18). Ambrose of Milan, Letter 19 (Maur. 71), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1880. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, discusses theological and exegetical issues. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 20 (Maur. 77), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1881. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, discusses the substance of the soul. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 21 (Maur. 34), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1906. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, continues his commentary elaborated in Letter 21 and discusses some soteriological issues. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 22 (Maur. 35), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1907. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, continues his commentary elaborated in Letters 21 and 22. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 23 (Maur. 36), written in Milan, AD 374/397.ER1908. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, replies on his questions concerning Ambrose`s "Hexaemeron". Ambrose of Milan, Letter 29 (Maur. 48), written in Milan, AD 386/396.ER1909. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, replies on his questions concerning Ambrose`s "Hexaemeron". Ambrose of Milan, Letter 31 (Maur. 44), written in Milan, AD 386/396.ER1924. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) in a letter to Orontianus, presbyter in Milan, discusses some theological questions. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 66 (Maur. 78), written in Milan, AD 374/396.
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PR 852
Eudoxius, presbyter and abbot in the island of Capraria (near Corsica), ea
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ER1879. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), writes to Euxodius, presbyter and abbot of the community in the island Capraria (probably near Corsica). Augustine, Letter 48, North Africa, AD 398.
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PR 85
Comasius, presbyter probably in Astorga (Iberian Peninsula), c. 400
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ER118. Presbyter Comasius makes an anti-Priscillianist profession of faith along with his Bishop Symphosius, probably bishop of Astorga in Galicia (Iberian Peninsula) and Dictinius, another bishop from Galicia, in 400 AD. Acts of the Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula) 400 AD.
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PR 86
Dictinius, presbyter probably in Astorga (Iberian Peninsula), 2nd half of 4th c.
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ER136. Ambrose of Milan and Pope Siricius forbid the promotion of Dictinius, presbyter probably in Astorga, to higher grades and yet Symphosius, bishop probably of Astorga, ordains him a bishop, ca AD 384/397. Acts of the Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), AD 400.
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PR 351
Vigilantius, presbyter from Gaul, active in Barcelona (iberian Peninsula), ca 5th/6th c.
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ER673. Vigilantius, presbyter from Gaul, serves in a church in a diocese of Barcelona (Iberian Peninsula), ca AD 400. His writings are considered heretical. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.
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PR 608
Anonymus Manichaean presbyter in North Africa, late 4th c.
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ER806. Augustine of Hippo (North Africa) describes the improper behaviour of Manichaean presbyters. Augustine, "The Catholic Way of Life and the Manichean Way of Life", AD 387/389.
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PR 609
Anonymus Manichaean presbyter in North Africa or in Rome, late 4th c.
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ER806. Augustine of Hippo (North Africa) describes the improper behaviour of Manichaean presbyters. Augustine, "The Catholic Way of Life and the Manichean Way of Life", AD 387/389.
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PR 355
Avitus, presbyter in Braga (Iberian Peninsula), the first half of the 5th c.
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ER677. Presbyter Avitus from the Iberian Peninsula translates Lucian`s "Revelation of saint Stephen" and sends it to the West, along with a letter, through the presbyter Orosius. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER966. Orosius takes part in the assembly presided over by Bishop John of Jerusalem in AD 415, in which the orthodoxy of Pelagius is discussed. He mentions the presbyters Avitus of Braga (Iberian Peninsula), Passerius and Vitalis as witnesses to the incompetence of an interpreter employed at this meeting. Orosius, Book in Defense against the Pelagians, AD 415.ER1341. Avitus, presbyter of Braga (Iberian Peninsula) writes a letter to Bishop Balconius Braga and his clergy, in which he informs about the discovery of the relics of St. Stephen in Caphargamala (Palestine). He attaches to the letter his translation of the account about the discovery of relics, written by the presbyter Lucianus of Caphargamala, AD 416.
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PR 867
James, presbyter from Persia who moved to Campania in Italy, late 4th c.
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ER1912. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) writes a letter to Severus, bishop of Naples (Italy) to tell him of James, presbyter from Persia, who moved to Campania in Italy. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 49 (Maur. 59), written in Milan, AD 387/388 or AD 392/393.
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PR 614
Anonymous Donatist presbyter, North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER926. A Donatist presbyter gives to a certain Constantinus a Donatist pamphlet about baptism. Augustine, "On the Only Baptism", AD 410/411.
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PR 622
Vincentius, presbyter in Iberian Peninsula, the second half of the 4th c.
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ER1351. Vincentius, presbyter from the province of Baetica in the Iberian Peninsula, refuses to enter the communion with the bishops who during the reign of Constantius II complied with the Arian formulation of faith, but afterwards adhered anew to the Nicene party, ca AD 362/384. He is persecuted by them. Account of the Libellus precum written in Constantinople by the Roman presbyters Faustinus and Marcellinus, ca AD 383/384, included in the Collectio Avellana compiled in the second half of the 6th c.
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Bonosus, presbyter in Trier, the second half of the 4th c.
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ER1352. Bonosus, presbyter in Trier (Gaul), refuses to enter the communion with the bishops who during the reign of Constantius II complied with the Arian formulation of faith, but afterwards adhered anew to the Nicene party, ca AD 362/384. He is persecuted by them. Account of the Libellus precum written in Constantinople by the Roman presbyters Faustinus and Marcellinus, ca AD 383/384, included in the Collectio Avellana (Letter 2) compiled in the second half of the 6th c.
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PR 624
Macarius, presbyter in Rome, in the second half of the 4th c.
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ER1353. Macarius, presbyter in Rome, refuses to enter the communion with the bishops who during the reign of Constantius II complied with the Arian formulation of faith, but afterwards adhered anew to the Nicene party, ca AD 366/368. He is persecuted by Bishop Damasus of Rome and exiled dies in Ostia. Account of Libellus precum written in Constantinople by the Roman presbyters Faustinus and Marcellinus, ca AD 383/384, included in the Collectio Avellana compiled in the second half of the 6th c.
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PR 369
John Cassian, presbyter from Scythia, active in the East and then in Marseille (Gaul), the first half of the 5th c.
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ER681. John Cassian is ordained deacon in Constantinople and later a presbyter in Marseille. He founds two monasteries. He writes many works on matters important to monks. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca 490.ER1627. Presbyters Germanus, Cassianus, and Paul carry letters between the bishops of Rome, Constantinople and Antioch. Letters 7, 19, and 20 of Pope Innocent I (AD 401-417).ER2048. Cassiodorus encourages the monks in the monastery of Vivarium (Calabria, Italy) to read the monastic works of the presbyter Cassian but warns against his errors concerning grace and free will. Cassiodorus, "Institutions of Divine and Secular Learning", Ravenna, Vivarium, AD 530-560.
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PR 114
Macedonius, presbyter probably in Grado (Iberian Peninsula) ca 400
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ER288. Funerary inscription of Macedonius, presbyter probably in Grado (Iberian Peninsula), ob. ca AD 400.
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Castulus, Arian presbyter from Milan, late 4th c.
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ER1947. Members of the Nicene congregation in Milan arrest the Arian presbyter Castulus, who is later released by the presbyters and deacons dispatched by Bishop Ambrose, AD 386. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 76 (Maur. 20), written in Milan, AD 386 to his sister Marcellina relating the conflict between himself and the imperial court concerning the hand-over of one of the Milanese basilicas for the Arian cult.
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PR 378
Secundinus, presbyter in North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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ER684. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), writes to Pancarius, a layman, about the accusations raised by the people of Germaniciana (in the diocese of Hippo) against their presbyter, Secundinus. Augustine, Letter 251, AD 395/430.
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PR 379
Eutropius, presbyter in Aquitaine (Gaul), late 4th and early 5th c.
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ER678. Presbyter Eutropius, probably from Aquitaine (Gaul), living at the turn of the 5th c., writes two consolatory letters to two sisters disinherited by their parents due to their Christian devotion. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.
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PR 891
An anonymous presbyter from Brioude (Gaul), the second half of the 4th century
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ER1946. An anonymous presbyter in Brioude baptises the inhabitants of the region, probably in the second half of the fourth century. Account of Gregory of Tours, "The Miracles of the Martyr Julian", Tours (Gaul), AD 573/585.
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PR 893
Crescens, presbyter in Rome, late 4th c.
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ER1964. Siricius, bishop of Rome, sends a letter by the presbyters Crescens, Leopardus and Alexander in which he declares that the gathering of the clergy of Rome ("presbyterium") condemned Jovinian and his followers, AD 393. Letter added to the collection of letters of Ambrose of Milan (Maur. 41a) = Letter 7 in the collection of letters of Siricius.ER1965. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) replies to the letter of Bishop Siricius of Rome sent by presbyters Cresecens, Leopardus, and Alexander, which speaks of the condemnation of Jovianian. Ambrose gathers a synod in Milan that supports this condemnation. At the synod, Bishop Geminianus of Modena (Italy) is represented by his presbyter Aper. Letter of Ambrose and his fellow bishops to Siricius, Letter extra collectionem 15 (Maur. 42), AD 393.
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PR 895
Alexander, presbyter in Rome, late 4th c.
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ER1964. Siricius, bishop of Rome, sends a letter by the presbyters Crescens, Leopardus and Alexander in which he declares that the gathering of the clergy of Rome ("presbyterium") condemned Jovinian and his followers, AD 393. Letter added to the collection of letters of Ambrose of Milan (Maur. 41a) = Letter 7 in the collection of letters of Siricius.ER1965. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) replies to the letter of Bishop Siricius of Rome sent by presbyters Cresecens, Leopardus, and Alexander, which speaks of the condemnation of Jovianian. Ambrose gathers a synod in Milan that supports this condemnation. At the synod, Bishop Geminianus of Modena (Italy) is represented by his presbyter Aper. Letter of Ambrose and his fellow bishops to Siricius, Letter extra collectionem 15 (Maur. 42), AD 393.
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PR 640
Agroecius, presbyter in Gaul, ca AD 385
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ER1402. The Emperor Maximus replies to Bishop Siricius of Rome about Agroecius whom the latter considers wrongfully ordained a presbyter, AD 385. Letter 40 in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the 6th c.
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PR 896
Aper, presbyter of Modena (Italy), late 4th c.
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ER1965. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) replies to the letter of Bishop Siricius of Rome sent by presbyters Cresecens, Leopardus, and Alexander, which speaks of the condemnation of Jovianian. Ambrose gathers a synod in Milan that supports this condemnation. At the synod, Bishop Geminianus of Modena (Italy) is represented by his presbyter Aper. Letter of Ambrose and his fellow bishops to Siricius, Letter extra collectionem 15 (Maur. 42), AD 393.
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PR 393
Abundantius, presbyter in North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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ER710. Abundantius, a presbyter in one of the villages of the diocese of Hippo Regius (North Africa), breaks the fast on Christmas Eve and spends a night in the house of the female inn-keeper. He confessed his guilt and was deposed by his bishop, Augustine, who now grants him a recommendation letter to the presbyter of the village where he wants to settle, and admits that Abundantius may appeal to the council of six bishops. Account of Augustine, Letter 65, AD 401/402.
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PR 147
Donatus, presbyter in Iberian Peninsula ca 400
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ER118. Presbyter Comasius makes an anti-Priscillianist profession of faith along with his Bishop Symphosius, probably bishop of Astorga in Galicia (Iberian Peninsula) and Dictinius, another bishop from Galicia, in 400 AD. Acts of the Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula) 400 AD.
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PR 915
An anonymous cleric of unspecified grade from Italy, late 4th c.
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ER2008. Ambrose, bishop of Milan (Italy) in a philosophical treatise about duties "De officiis" discusses how modesty of clerics should express itself in their physical movement. He refers to two unnamed men from Milan who did not carry themselves physically in a proper way. One of them was not admitted by Ambrose to the clergy and later became an Arian, another was later involved in some financial mismanagment. Milan, the late 380s.
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PR 660
Anonymous presbyter in Merida (Iberian Peninsula), ca 381
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ER1415. According to Priscillian, bishop of Avila, his adversary and accuser, Bishop Hydatius of Merida shortly after the First Council of Saragossa in AD 380, was indicted by his own presbyter with ecclesiastical decrees. Priscillian of Avila, Tractate II (Book to Bishop Damasus of Rome), AD 381 or 382.
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PR 918
Donatus, presbyter in Milan (Italy), late 4th/early 5th c.
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ER1782. Donatus, a presbyter of African origin and member of the clergy of Milan, detracts from the memory of the late Bishop Ambrose of Milan, and is immediately struck down with illness and dies shortly after, 397/422. Account of Paulinus of Milan, Life of Ambrose, 412/413 or 422.
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PR 154
Spanus, presbyter in Gaul, ca 398
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ER374. Canon 4 of the Council of Turin (Italy, AD 398) confirms the judgement imposed on the layman Palladius by Bishop Triferius for intending to commit a crime against the Presbyter Spanus.
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PR 157
Exuperantius, presbyter in Gaul, ca 398
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ER379. Canon 5 of the Council of Turin (Italy, AD 398) decrees, dealing with the case of the Presbyter Exuperantius, that only the bishop who excommunicated a presbyter can reinstate him.
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PR 671
Bassianus, presbyter in Iberian Peninsula, late 4th c.
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ER1481. Pope Siricius (384-398) thanks Himerius, bishop of Tarragona (Iberian Peninsula), for his questions, sent to him by Presbyter Bassianus, and asks him to share his responses with other bishops of the Iberian Peninsula. Siricius, Letter to Himerius, Rome, AD 385.
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PR 672
Syrus, presbyter at Rome, late 4th c.
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ER1911. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) thanks Siricius, bishop of Rome, for his letter brought to Milan by the presbyter Syrus. He praises the presbyters and deacons who like Syrus diligently perform their duties. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 46 (Maur. 85), written in Milan, AD 384/397.
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PR 161
Orosius, presbyter from Galicia (Iberian Peninsula), ca 375-after 418
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ER387. Braulio, bishop of Saragossa (AD 649-651) replies to the letter of the presbyter Fructuosus in Galicia. He praises his monastic vocation, answers to his scriptural questions, warns him of the Priscillian heresy and says that he does not have the copies of the requested books (ca AD 651).ER402. Orosius, presbyter from Galicia (Iberian Peninsula), travels from Africa to Minorca (Balearic Isles) with relics of St Stephen. Being unable to cross over to Spain because of war he leaves the relics in the church in Magona, and goes back to Africa, in AD 418. Account of Severus of Minorca, Letter on the Conversion of the Jews, AD 418.ER497. The bishops gathered at the council of Carthage (North Africa), AD 416, write to Pope Innocent I about their continuous opposition to Caelestius, whom they refused to ordain as presbyter in AD 411 and who was ordained afterwards elsewhere. (Letter 175 in Augustine`s correspondence).ER603. Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to Jerome, presbyter at Bethlehem, mentioning the presbyters Orosius and Innocent. Letter 19*, AD 416.ER604. Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to Jerome in Bethlehem, praising the Spanish Presbyter Orosius, who is going to deliver this letter. Lettter 166, AD 415.ER605. Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), mentions the Spanish presbyter Orosius and his travels in his letter to Evodius, bishop of Uzalis. Letter 169, AD 415.ER609. Jerome of Stridon, a presbyter in Bethlehem, writes to Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), mentioning presbyters Orosius and Firmus. Letter 134, AD 416.ER623. Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to a Roman nobleman, Oceanus, mentioning the presbyter Orosius and his recent travels between Palestine, Rome and Africa. Letter 180, AD 416.ER674. Orosius, presbyter from the Iberian Peninsula, writes seven books "Against the pagans", ca AD 410-423. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER880. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), refers to Presbyters Orosius, Jerome, and Urbanus in the context of the Pelagian controversy. Augustine, Sermon 348A (Dolbeau 30), AD 416.ER951. The Burgundians become Christians and received Roman clergy who provided them pastoral care. The beginning of the fifth century. Account of Orosius, "History against the pagans" written probably in Africa in AD 416–418.ER953. Caelestius, disciple of Pelagius wants to be ordained presbyter in Carthage (North Africa), but is not allowed to by the council in 411. Presbyter Orosius relates this case at the assembly in Jerusalem in AD 415. Orosius, Liber Apologeticus, AD 415.ER954. Orosius, presbyter from Braga (Iberian Peninsula) composes the Book in Defence against the Pelagians (Liber Apologeticus) as a consequence of his participation in the conference presided over by John, bishop of Jerusalem (East) in AD 415. He addresses his work to the priests present at this assembly.ER975. Bishop John of Jerusalem (Palestine) accuses Presbyter Orosius who came to pay him his respects on the day of the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem of blasphemy (12 September 415). Orosius, Book in Defence against the Pelagians, AD 415.ER1041. Orosius, presbyter from Braga (Iberian Peninsula) addresses his work on the Priscillianist and Origenist heresies to Bishop Augustine of Hippo (Latin North Africa), whom he considers his teacher, in order to inform him what spiritual dangers threaten the Christianity in Spain, Orosius`s fatherland. Orosius, Commonitorium written in North Africa, AD 414.ER1341. Avitus, presbyter of Braga (Iberian Peninsula) writes a letter to Bishop Balconius Braga and his clergy, in which he informs about the discovery of the relics of St. Stephen in Caphargamala (Palestine). He attaches to the letter his translation of the account about the discovery of relics, written by the presbyter Lucianus of Caphargamala, AD 416.ER1702. Presbyter Orosius` historical writings (early fifth century) are the source of information for Gregory of Tours. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 573–594.
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PR 673
Eusebius, presbyter in Italy, active also in Palestine, 4th/5th c.
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ER1483. Pope Anastasius I sends a letter to Simplicianus, the bishop of Milan, via the Presbyter Eusebius, who is also an enemy of the heresy of Origen (Letter 95 in the epistolary of Jerome), AD 400.ER1485. Eusebius, probably the presbyter in Italy originally from Cremona, writes a letter to Bishop Cyril of Alexandria in which he denounces to him a certain Valerianus, slave of the comes Valerius, for diligently supporting Pelagianism, AD 418. Letter 49 in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the sixth century.
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PR 674
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PR 930
Leo, presbyter in Rome, 4th/5th c.
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ER2038. Funerary inscription of the Presbyter Leo in Rome. 4th/5th c.
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PR 169
Jerome of Stridon, presbyter in Antioch, Rome, and Bethlehem
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ER429. Augustine, bishop of Hippo, recalls how while still a presbyter he wrote his first letter to Jerome. Augustine, Letter 71, North Africa, ca AD 403.ER603. Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to Jerome, presbyter at Bethlehem, mentioning the presbyters Orosius and Innocent. Letter 19*, AD 416.ER609. Jerome of Stridon, a presbyter in Bethlehem, writes to Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), mentioning presbyters Orosius and Firmus. Letter 134, AD 416.ER624. The presbyter Cornutus carries a letter of Hesychius, bishop of Salona (Dalmatia) to Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), and Augustine`s response back to Hesychius. Letters 197 and 198 in Augustine`s correspondence, AD 419/420.ER645. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) receives letters from the presbyter Jerome in Bethlehem via the presbyter Firmus (among others). Letter 82, AD 404/405.ER657. Jerome is ordained presbyter in Rome, ca AD 382/385, the city in which he had been educated. Account in the "Lives of Illustrious Men" by Gennadius of Marseille, writing in Marseille (Gaul), ca AD 490.ER880. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), refers to Presbyters Orosius, Jerome, and Urbanus in the context of the Pelagian controversy. Augustine, Sermon 348A (Dolbeau 30), AD 416.ER964. Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) includes the presbyter Jerome in the list of the authority figures who have maintained the doctrine of original sin. Augustine, "Against Julian", AD 421/422.ER1439. Bishop Innocent of Rome in the letter to Aurelius, bishop of Carthage, calls Jerome his "compresbyter", AD 417. Letter 44 included in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the 6th c.ER2057. Jerome, presbyter in Bethlehem, explains to Presbyter Paulinus of Nola that it is impossible to be both a presbyter and a monk. Jerome, Letter 58, ca 395.ER2066. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Augustine of Hippo (North Africa), later bishop of that city. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 4, AD 395.ER2205. Jerome, commenting on the letters of Paul, claims that in the early Church presbyters held the same authority as bishops, and the dioceses were governed by the councils of presbyters. Jerome, Commentary on Titus, Betlehem, ca 388.ER2392. Draft: Epifanius, bishop of Salamina (Cyprus) explains the reasons for ordaining Paulinianus as presbyter; among them that Jerome and Vincentius did not perform presbiterial duties. Letter 51 in the correspondence of Jerome, AD 394.ER2397. Jerome, presbyter in Bethlehem, writes to Amandus, presbyter in Bordeaux, responding about biblical queries. Jerome, Letter 55, ca AD 394 .
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PR 939
Amandus, presbyter in Bordeaux (Gaul), later bishop of that city, the turn of the 4th and 5th century
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ER2062. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, describes to Presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul) the circumstances of his presbyterial ordination which took place on Christmas 394 in Barcelona (Iberial Peninsula). Account of Paulinus of Nola, Letter 2, AD 395.ER2068. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to the presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus values Amandus` vigils and prayers very high, since Amandus remained celibate. Account of Paulinus of Nola, Letter 12, AD 397/398.ER2069. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus` letter is carried by Sanemarius, his former slave, whom Paulinus sends to Bordeaux to serve in the church under Amandus. Sanemarius is to receive a plot of church land in arrangement with Presbyter Exsuperius. Account of Paulinus of Nola, Letter 12, AD 397/398.ER2071. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus intervenes on behalf of Presbyter Basilius of Capua (Italy) who was expelled from his house by Daducius, a nobleman from Aquitania. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 12, AD 397/398.ER2397. Jerome, presbyter in Bethlehem, writes to Amandus, presbyter in Bordeaux, responding about biblical queries. Jerome, Letter 55, ca AD 394 .
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PR 940
Exsuperius, presbyter in Bordeaux (Gaul), later possibly bishop of Toulouse, the turn of the 4th and 5th century
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ER2069. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus` letter is carried by Sanemarius, his former slave, whom Paulinus sends to Bordeaux to serve in the church under Amandus. Sanemarius is to receive a plot of church land in arrangement with Presbyter Exsuperius. Account of Paulinus of Nola, Letter 12, AD 397/398.
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PR 941
Basilius, presbyter in Capua (Italy), ca 400.
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ER2071. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus intervenes on behalf of Presbyter Basilius of Capua (Italy) who was expelled from his house by Daducius, a nobleman from Aquitania. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 12, AD 397/398.ER2074. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Bishop Delphinus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus thanks Delphinus for his intervention on behalf of Presbyter Basilius of Capua (Italy) who was expelled from his house by Daducius, a nobleman from Aquitania. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 14, AD 397/398.ER2075. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Presbyter Amandus of Bordeaux (Gaul). Paulinus thanks Amandus for his intervention on behalf of Presbyter Basilius of Capua (Italy) who was expelled from his house by Daducius, a nobleman from Aquitania. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 15, AD 397/398.
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PR 186
Mark, an ex-Donatist presbyter of Casphaliana (North Africa), early 5th c.
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ER463. Ex-Donatist presbyters who converted to Catholicism are physically attacked by their former co-religionists. Augustine, Letter 105, North Africa, AD 409/410.
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PR 187
Restitutus, ex-Donatist presbyter of Victoriana, near Hippo in North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER463. Ex-Donatist presbyters who converted to Catholicism are physically attacked by their former co-religionists. Augustine, Letter 105, North Africa, AD 409/410.ER470. Restitutus, ex-Donatist presbyter who passed to the Catholic Church, is kidnapped and maltreated by the Donatists. Region of Hippo (North Africa), before AD 405. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "Against Cresconius", AD 406/410.ER550. Catholic presbyters are killed and beaten by Donatists. Augustine, Letter 133, North Africa, AD 411/412.ER556. Catholic presbyters are killed and mutilated by the Donatists. Augustine, Letter 134, North Africa, AD 411/412.ER917. Restitutus, an ex-Donatist presbyter, is kidnapped, beaten, and imprisoned by the Donatists. Hippo Regius, North Africa, ca 405. Augustine, "Against Cresconius", Book 3, ca AD 406.
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PR 188
Marcianus, an ex-Donatist, probably a presbyter, North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER463. Ex-Donatist presbyters who converted to Catholicism are physically attacked by their former co-religionists. Augustine, Letter 105, North Africa, AD 409/410.
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PR 960
Gaudentius, presbyter in Rome, late 4 th c.
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ER2097. Funerary inscription of the Presbyter Gaudentius and his wife Severa, who died in AD 389. Rome, after AD 389.
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PR 962
Leontius, presbyter in Rome, late 4 th c.
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ER2099. Funerary inscription of the Presbyter Leontius and his grandson. Rome, 4th/5th c.
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PR 965
Ursus, presbyter in Rome, early 5th c.
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ER2112. Proclinus and Ursus, presbyters of Rome, offer an inscription to the martyr Sebastianus commemorating fulfilment of the vow. Inscription found in the church of San Sebastiano at the Cemetery ad Catacumbas, via Appia, Rome. Probably 401/417 or slightly later.
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PR 967
Ga[...?], presbyter in Rome, late 4th c.
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ER2117. The dedicatory inscription of the presbyter Ga[. . .] in the basilica of St Clement in Rome, 384/399.
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PR 456
Fortunatus, a Manichaean presbyter at Hippo Regius (North Africa), late 5th c.
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ER705. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), challenges to a debate the Manichaean presbyter of this city (successor to Fortunatus). Letter 79, AD 404.ER798. Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) recounts his dispute (as a presbyter) with Fortunatus, a Manichaean presbyter (AD 392). Augustine, "Retractions", AD 426/427.ER896. A debate is held in Hippo Regius (North Africa) against the Manichean Presbyter Fortunatus. Augustine, "A Debate with Fortunatum", AD 392.ER1364. Presbyter Augustine of Hippo Regius (North Africa) holds a public dispute with the Manichaean Presbyter Fortunatus, AD 392. Account of Possidius, "Life of Augustine", AD 432/437.
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PR 458
Honoratus, presbyter in North Africa, 5th/6th c.
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ER714. Honoratus, presbyter from Thiave, joined a monastery at Thagaste (both in North Africa) and died without making a will. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius, writes to Alypius, bishop of Thagaste, explaining to him that the inheritance should be given to the people of Thiave. Augustine, Letter 83, AD 404/405.
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PR 970
Sisinnius, presbyter in Rome, probably 5th c.
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ER2123. Funerary poem of the Presbyter Sisinnius in Rome, probably late 4th/5th c.
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PR 971
Augustus, presbyter in Rome, probably 5th c.
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PR 204
Armenius, presbyter at Memlonitanum, North Africa, 4th-5th c.
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ER495. Evodius, bishop of Uzalis (North Africa) mentions the death of his notary, who was a presbyter’s son. A letter from Evodius to Augustine, AD 414/415 (Letter 158 in Augustine`s correspondence).
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PR 464
Vincentius, Donatist bishop in North Africa, previously a presbyter, 4th/5th c.
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ER717. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) writes to Vincentius, a Donatist (Rogatist) bishop. He lectures him on the unicity of the baptism, mentioning incidentally that Vincentius was performing baptisms while still a presbyter. Augustine, Letter 93, AD 407/408.
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PR 976
Aper, priest in Gaul, ca 400.
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ER1025. A crowd of monks, including three presbyters, enter the cell in which Sulpicius Severus, monka and probably presbyter, and his companions confer. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), c.406.ER2145. Presbyter Paulinus, later bishop of Nola, writes to Priest (probably presbyter) Aper from Gaul, a former advocate and judge who adopted a quasi-monastic way of life. Paulinus of Nola, Letter 38, ca 400.
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PR 977
Quintus, presbyter in North Africa and Italy, early 5th c.
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ER597. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), writes to Paulinus, bishop of Nola (South Italy). He mentions the Presbyter Quintus, who has recently travelled from Africa to Italy, and greets the presbyter Paulinus. Letter 149, AD 414/416.
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PR 473
Fortunatus, Donatist presbyter in North Afrcia, late 4th c.
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ER819. Donatist bishops gathered at the Council of Cebarsussi (393 AD) enumerate the wrongdoings of the Donatist bishop of Carthage, Primian; among other things, he is accused of forcing presbyters into the condemnation of some deacons, and using violence and unjust excommunication against other presbyters. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The Exposition of the Psalms", North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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PR 474
Demetrius, Donatist presbyter in North Afrcia, late 4th c.
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ER819. Donatist bishops gathered at the Council of Cebarsussi (393 AD) enumerate the wrongdoings of the Donatist bishop of Carthage, Primian; among other things, he is accused of forcing presbyters into the condemnation of some deacons, and using violence and unjust excommunication against other presbyters. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The Exposition of the Psalms", North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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PR 476
Januarius, presbyter at Hippo Regius (North Africa), early 5th c.
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ER843. Januarius, a presbyter from Augustine`s monastic community in Hippo Regius (North Africa), makes a will before his death, disinherirting his children and leaving his property to the Church, although he was expected to distribute his property when entering the community. Augustine, Sermon 355, AD 425/426.
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PR 222
Urscicinus, presbyter at Rome, early 5th c.
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ER534. The Presbyters Ursicinus and Leopardus participate at the construction of the basilica of Gervasius and Protasius (or Titulus Vestinae, later San Vitale), and the Presbyters Leopardus and Paulinus are charged with the care for the basilica of St Agnes under Pope Innocent I (401-417). The account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome), AD 530/546.
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PR 478
Fortunatus, presbyter and later bishop in North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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ER877. Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) mentions his relationship with the bishop of Constantina (Fortunatus), previously a presbyter at Thagaste. Augustine, Sermon 359B (Dolbeau 2), AD 404.
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PR 990
Romulus, presbyter in Rome, 4th/5th c.
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ER2153. Funerary inscription of the Presbyter Romulus of the titular church of St Pudentiana. Rome, probably 5th c.
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PR 223
Leopardus, presbyter at Rome, 4th/5th c.
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ER534. The Presbyters Ursicinus and Leopardus participate at the construction of the basilica of Gervasius and Protasius (or Titulus Vestinae, later San Vitale), and the Presbyters Leopardus and Paulinus are charged with the care for the basilica of St Agnes under Pope Innocent I (401-417). The account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome), AD 530/546.ER1964. Siricius, bishop of Rome, sends a letter by the presbyters Crescens, Leopardus and Alexander in which he declares that the gathering of the clergy of Rome ("presbyterium") condemned Jovinian and his followers, AD 393. Letter added to the collection of letters of Ambrose of Milan (Maur. 41a) = Letter 7 in the collection of letters of Siricius.ER1965. Bishop Ambrose of Milan (Italy) replies to the letter of Bishop Siricius of Rome sent by presbyters Cresecens, Leopardus, and Alexander, which speaks of the condemnation of Jovianian. Ambrose gathers a synod in Milan that supports this condemnation. At the synod, Bishop Geminianus of Modena (Italy) is represented by his presbyter Aper. Letter of Ambrose and his fellow bishops to Siricius, Letter extra collectionem 15 (Maur. 42), AD 393.
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PR 224
Paulinus, presbyter at Rome, early 5th c.
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ER534. The Presbyters Ursicinus and Leopardus participate at the construction of the basilica of Gervasius and Protasius (or Titulus Vestinae, later San Vitale), and the Presbyters Leopardus and Paulinus are charged with the care for the basilica of St Agnes under Pope Innocent I (401-417). The account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome), AD 530/546.
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PR 480
Gulosus, presbyter in North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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ER886. Some clerics, including the Presbyter Golosus, visit daily a sick layman Innocentius, comfort him, and pray with him. Carthage (North Africa), AD 388. Account of Augustine, "The City of God", Book 22, 417/427 AD.
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PR 992
Asinius, presbyter in Rome, 4th/5th c.
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ER2156. Funerary inscription of Asinius, the presbyter of the titular church of St Mark. Rome, possibly 4th/6th c.
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PR 481
Restitutus, presbyter at Calama (North Africa), early 5th c.
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ER884. Restitutus, the presbyter of the diocese of Calama (North Africa) is cataleptic (resistent to any sensation and pain). Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The City of God", Book 14, AD 417/427.
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PR 993
Victor, presbyter in Rome, possibly 5th c.
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ER2157. Funerary inscription of the Presbyter Victor of the titular church of Nicomedes. Rome, 4th/5th c.
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PR 226
Iocundus, presbyter at Rome, early 5th .
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ER539. Pope Boniface I (418-422), son of the presbyter Iocundus, forbids women to touch the holy linen, and slaves or debtors to become clerics. The account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome), AD 530/546.
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PR 482
Eucharius, presbyter at Calama (North Africa), early 5th c.
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ER891. Presbyter Eucharius of Calama is healed through the power of the relics of St. Stephen. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The City of God", Book 22, AD 417/427.
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PR 484
Splendonius, Catholic deacon and Donatist presbyter in North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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ER909. Splendonius, a Catholic deacon in Gaul, is condemned by the Catholic Church, rebaptised by the Donatists, ordained presbyter in Constantina (North Africa), and later condemned by the Donatist Church. Augustine, "Against Petilianus", Book 3, 401/403 AD.
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PR 740
Senecio, prebyter in Rome, early 5th c.
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ER1628. Presbyter Senecio is commanded by Pope Innocent I to make order in the archives of the Church of Rome. Letter 13 of Innocent I to Bishop Rufinus of Thessalonica, Rome, AD 412.
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PR 996
Amantius, presbyter in North Africa, 4th/5th c.
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ER2124. Funerary inscription of the Presbyter Amantius in Tipasa (North Africa), 4th/5th c.
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PR 741
Archidamus, prebyter in Rome, early 5th c.
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ER1707. Pope Innocent I writes to Bishop Aurelius of Carthage (North Africa), and asks him to receive benevolently the bearer of the letter, the Presbyter Archidamus. Letter 14 of Pope Innocent I, "Charitatis nostrae officium", Rome, AD 413.ER1759. Pope Zosimus writes about the presbyters who rebelled against him. Letter 14, Rome, AD 418.
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PR 491
Crispinus, Donatist presbyter in North Africa, early 5th c.
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ER914. The Donatist presbyter Crispinus organises an ambush against Catholics. His bishop and relative, Crispinus, does not punish him, and as the result is declared a heretic by the proconsul. Calama (North Africa), AD 404. Account of Augustine, "Against Cresconius", Book 3, ca. AD 406.
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PR 747
Germanus, presbyter from Constantinople, early 5th c.
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ER1627. Presbyters Germanus, Cassianus, and Paul carry letters between the bishops of Rome, Constantinople and Antioch. Letters 7, 19, and 20 of Pope Innocent I (AD 401-417).
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PR 492
Peregrinus, Donatist presbyter in North Africa, late 4th c.
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ER919. The Donatist Presbyter Peregrinus together with the elders of the Churches of Mustis and Assuras fill in the official complaint against the Maximianist Bishop Felicianus, Carthage, AD 395. Augustine, "Against Cresconius", Book 3, ca AD 406.
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Elpidius, presbyter from Illyricum, 2nd half of the 4th c.
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ER1641. Elpidius, presbyter from Illyricum is sent to the churches of Asia Minor to carry a letter by the bishops who gathered recently at a council in Illyricum to debate on the Trinitarian issues, AD 375 or 378. The letter included in the Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret of Cyrrhus, AD 449/450.
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PR 493
Evagrius, presbyter possibly of Antioch, possibly later the bishop of Antioch who died 392/393 AD
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ER920. Presbyter Evagrius is a deputy of an unnamed bishop, possibly Paulinus of Antioch (Syria) at the Council in Aquileia (Italy) in AD 381. The Acts of the Council of Aquileia, AD 381.ER2391. Draft: Jerome of Stridon, a presbyter, writes to Pope Damasus, asking him to send the answer by the presbyter Evagrius. Jerome, Letter 15, AD 367/377.
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PR 494
Attalus, presbyter probably from Danubian provinces, present at the council of Aquileia in 381 AD
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ER921. Presbyter Attalus is interrogated about the Nicaean creed at the council in Aquileia (Italy) in 381. The acts of the council of Aquileia, AD 381.ER1958. Bishops gathered at the Council of Aquileia in AD 381 ask the emperors to enforce the decisions of their gathering and to demote Bishop Palladius of Ratiaria, Secundianus of Singidunum and the presbyter Attalus from an unknown church in the Danubian provinces. Ambrose of Milan, Letter 4 extra collectionem (Maur. 10), written in Milan, AD 381.
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