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ER 983
The Donatists have the presbyter Maximianus in Megalopolis (North Africa), AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 473
The people of Hippo Regius (North Africa) want to ordain Pinianus, a very rich man, against his will. Augustine dissuades them, making some reflections on wealth in the disposition of presbyters and bishops. Augustine, Letter 126, AD 411.
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ER 992
The Donatists have the presbyter Januarius in Uchi Maius (North Africa) in 411 AD. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 993
The Donatists have the presbyter Victorinus in Casae Calanae (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 994
The Donatists have a presbyter in Trofimiana (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 995
The Donatists claim that their clerics and presbyters were removed by force from Ceramussa (North Africa) before AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 996
The Donatists have the presbyter Lillybius in Giutsitana Salaria (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 997
Victor, the Donatist priest of the diocese of Sufes, serves in Mididi (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 998
The Donatist bishop of Quiza (North Africa) converted to Catholicism before AD 411, but the Donatist presbyters remained in the place. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1000
Florentinus, the presbyter of the Church of Macomades (North Africa) serves, probably temporarily, in Idassa in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1001
The Catholics have the presbyter Crescentianus in Lamiggia (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1003
A presbyter from the Church of Sufasar (North Africa) serves in the city of Numidia in the province of Mauretania in 411 AD; he kept vigil with a Donatist bishop. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 1004
The presence and the fate of a Catholic community, led by a presbyter, in Caesariana (North Africa) is discussed at the Conference of Carthage in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1005
The Donatist presbyter Rufinus of Midili (North Africa) represents his sick bishop at the Conference of Carthage in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 494
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), writes to the tribune Marcellinus saying that some information can be found in his letter to a presbyter whose name is not given in the letter. Augustine, Letter 139, North Africa, AD 411/412.
ID
ER 1010
The Catholics have a presbyter in Aquae (North Africa) in 411; they used to have a bishop there. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1012
The Catholics have a presbyter in Cemerinianu (North Africa) in 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1013
There are Catholic presbyters in Zella (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1018
Vitalis, the Donatist bishop of Mascula (North Africa) in 411, used to be a Catholic deacon in Sitifis, and then a Donatist presbyter (deposed for adultery). Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 1020
The Catholics claim to have a presbyter "interventor" in Silemsila (North Africa) in 411, while the see is vacant. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 2087
The Emperors Honorius and Theodosius issue the law on the exposed children according to which one can take up an exposed child provided that it is confirmed by the bishop (and his clerics, as specified in the interpretation in the Breviary). The law issued on 19 March 412 in Constantinople, included in the Theodosian Code published in 438 and in the Breviary of Alaric published in 506 in Gaul, as well as repeated in the Justinian Code promulgated in 529 and then again 534.
ID
ER 827
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), gives a reminder that also bad Christians listen to the preaching of bishops and presbyters about good morals. Augustine, Sermon 223, 412/430 AD
ID
ER 828
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) cites a passage from the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer, as recited by the bishops or presbyters. Augustine, Sermon 227, AD 412/417.
ID
ER 1628
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.
ID
ER 2014
Cresconius, a slave of Stilicho is guilty of some serious crimes and seeks asylum in a church in Milan. Stilicho sends soldiers to seize him but he is protected by Bishop Ambrose and his clerics who at the time are in the church. The soldiers prevail but are soon attacked by leopards who were on the show in Milan to mark the consulship of the emperor Honorius, AD 396. Account of Paulinus of Milan, Life of Ambrose, AD 412/413 or 422.
ID
ER 1782
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.
ID
ER 2303
The Emperors Honorius and Theodosius issue a law against the Donatist, especially the Donatist clerics, imposing financial fines on them. Clerics shall in particular be punished with exile. The law issued on 30 January 412, included in the Theodosian Code (16.5.52) published in 438.
ID
ER 1707
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.
ID
ER 2304
The Emperors Honorius and Theodosius issue a law against the Donatist bishop and clerics imposng confiscations and exiles on them. The law also impose penalties on lay people who would harbour them. The law issued on 17 June 414, included in the Theodosian Code (16.5.54) published in 438.
ID
ER 1041
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.
ID
ER 2333
The Emperors Honorius and Theodosius issue a law against the Montanists forbidding them to create clerics (bishops, presbyters, deacons) and to gather for liturgical celebrations. The law also impose penalties on lay people who provide the Montanists with places to convene. The law issued on 31 October 415, included in the Theodosian Code (16.5.57) published in 438.
ID
ER 2335
The Emperors Theodosius and Valentinian III issue a law against the heretics forbidding them to have places of cult, administer sacraments, make and receive gifts, make and receive property by a testament. The law issued on 30 May 428, included in the Theodosian Code (16.5.65) published in 438.
ID
ER 2353
Jerome compares the presbyters to the priests of the Old Testament. Jerome, "Commentary on Jeremiah", AD 414-419.
ID
ER 597
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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ER 1650
Pope Innocent I writes to the bishops of Macedonia about the clerics ordained by Bonosus after he became a heretic; he says that they should not be accepted in the Catholic Church in their grades. Letter 17 of Innocent I to the bishops of Macedonia, ca AD 414.
ID
ER 495
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).
ID
ER 1519
The Emperors Arcadius and Honorius issue the law which threatens the Donatist bishops, presbyters and other clerics with exile. The law issued on 17 June 414, included in the Theodosian Code published in AD 438.
ID
ER 604
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.
ID
ER 605
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.
ID
ER 953
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.
ID
ER 954
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.
ID
ER 966
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.
ID
ER 975
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.
ID
ER 532
Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to the presbyters Deogratias and Theodore of Carthage, who asked him for an explanation on the nature of the Holy Spirit. Augustine, Letter 173A, AD 416/430.
ID
ER 546
Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to Bishop Atticus of Constantinople that he did not receive a letter from him through the Presbyter Innocent. Letter 6*, 416/421 AD
ID
ER 1341
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.
ID
ER 90
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) writes to the presbyter Casulanus about fasting on Saturdays. Augustine, Letter 36, early 5th c.
ID
ER 603
Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), writes to Jerome, presbyter at Bethlehem, mentioning the presbyters Orosius and Innocent. Letter 19*, AD 416.
ID
ER 609
Jerome of Stridon, a presbyter in Bethlehem, writes to Augustine, bishop of Hippo (North Africa), mentioning presbyters Orosius and Firmus. Letter 134, AD 416.
ID
ER 623
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.
ID
ER 880
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.
ID
ER 402
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.
ID
ER 403
Severus, bishop of Minorca arrives to the city of Magona (Balearic Isles) to dispute with the Jews, and he dispatches his clerics to announce his arrival. Account of Severus of Minorca, Letter on the Conversion of the Jews, ca AD 418.
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ER 1712
Pope Innocent I writes to Decentius, bishop of Gubbio, about the baptismal anointments permitted and forbidden to the presbyters. Letter 25 of Pope Innocent I, "Si instituta ecclesiastica", Rome, AD 416.
ID
ER 1718
Pope Innocent I writes about sending the "fermentum" to the presbyters of the titular churches of Rome, and not sending it to the presbyters of the cemeteries of Rome. Letter 25 of Pope Innocent I, "Si instituta ecclesiastica", Rome, AD 416.
ID
ER 951
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.
ID
ER 1724
Presbyters and other clerics are allowed to lay hands on the possessed, with the permission of the bishop.Letter 25 of Pope Innocent I, "Si instituta ecclesiastica" Rome, AD 416.
ID
ER 1726
The priests should reconcile sinners on Maundy Thursday. Letter 25 of Pope Innocent I, "Si instituta ecclesiastica" Rome, AD 416.
ID
ER 1732
Not only presbyters, but also bishops and the lay are allowed to anoint the sick with the chrism. However, this activity is generally undertaken by presbyters; the chrism must be blessed by the bishop. Innocent I, Letter 25, Rome, AD 416.
ID
ER 497
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).
ID
ER 503
The bishops gathered at the council of Milevis (North Africa), AD 416, write to Pope Innocent I about Caelestius, whom they consider a heretic and who was ordained afterwards a presbyter in the province of Asia. (Letter 176 in Augustine`s correspondence).
ID
ER 884
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.
ID
ER 885
Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), talking about the common priesthood of all the baptized, refers to the bishops and presbyters as the "priests (sacerdotes)". "The City of God", Book 20, AD 417/427.
ID
ER 886
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.
ID
ER 889
Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), describes how, during his absence, one of his presbyters liberated by the Eucharist and prayers the household of Hesperius from demonic attacks. "The City of God", Book 22, AD 417/427.
ID
ER 890
Augustine of Hippo Regius (North Africa) describes how a virgin of Hippo was cured of a demon when she anointed herself with oil mixed with the tears of a presbyter who was praying for her. "The City of God", Book 22, AD 417/427.
ID
ER 891
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.
ID
ER 892
Martialis, a pagan of Calama (North Africa), is miraculously healed by the intercession of St Stephen, and later baptised by the presbyters (as the bishop was absent), all in AD 417/427. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The City of God", Book 22, AD 417/427.
ID
ER 1467
In the letter to Aurelius, bishop of Carthage, and other African bishops, Pope Zosimus informs that in Rome he judged the case of the presbyter Caelestius accused of Pelagianism, AD 417. Letter "Magnum pondus" or Letter 2 of Zosimus (45 in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the sixth century).
ID
ER 960
A presbyter, friend of Pelagius, admonishes him in a letter written ca AD 415/417 not to be the occasion for anyone to separate himself from the Church. AD 415/417. Augustine, bishop of Hippo, "On the Proceedings of Pelagius", AD 417.
ID
ER 961
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), deplores that the Pelagian heresy was invented, not by the bishops, presbyters or any other clerics, but by a monk. Augustine, "On the Proceedings of Pelagius", AD 417.
ID
ER 1748
The clergy of Gaul of any grade will not be accepted in Rome without the letters of commendation from the bishop of Arles. Letter 1 of Pope Zosimus, "Placuit apostolicae sedi", to the bishops of Gaul, Rome, AD 417.
ID
ER 1496
Pope Zosimus informs Aurelius, bishop of Carthage, and other African bishops that after judginig in Rome the case of the presbyter Caelestius accused of Pelagianism, he received letters of Bishop Praylus of Jerusalem and Pelgius. He discusses untrustworthiness of bishops Heros and Lazarus, the accusers of Pelagius and Caelestius, AD 417. Letter "Posteaquam a nobis" or Letter 3 of Zosimus (46 in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the 6th c.).
ID
ER 1752
The clerics should be not be ordained immediately to higher grades. Pope Zosimus, Letter 7 to Bishop Patroclus of Arles, Rome, AD 417.
ID
ER 1497
Deacon Paulinus of Milan (Italy) residing in Carthage (North Africa) writes a letter to Pope Zosimus regarding the Presbyter Caelestius accused of Pelagianism, AD 417. Letter 8 of Zosimus (47 in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the 6th c.).
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ER 1520
Pope Zosimus writes a letter to Bishop Aurelius of Carthage (North Africa) and to other African bishops in which he confirms the authority of the Apostolic See and denies that he had already agreed with the Presbyter Caelestius accused of Pelagianism, AD 418. Letter 12 "Quamvis patrum" of Zosimus (Letter 50 in the Collectio Avellana, compiled in the second half of the sixth century).
ID
ER 272
A letter (tractatoria) of Pope Siricius, written in Rome AD 386 and preserved in the acts of the Council Thelense (North Africa, AD 418, canon 4), forbids clerics to marry widows.
ID
ER 273
A letter (tractatoria) of Pope Siricius, written in Rome in AD 386 and preserved in the acts of the Council Thelense (North Africa, AD 418, Canon 5) bars laymen who have married widows from ordination.
ID
ER 274
A letter (tractatoria) of Pope Siricius, written in Rome in AD 386 and preserved in the acts of the Council Thelense (North Africa, AD 418, canon 6), forbids to ordain clerics from other churches.
ID
ER 275
A letter (tractatoria) of Pope Siricius, written in Rome in AD 386 and preserved in the acts of the Council of Thelense (North Africa, AD 418, canon 7), forbids to accept clerics thrown out of other Churches.
ID
ER 1299
After the death of Zosimus, bishop of Rome, the schism arises between Eulalius and the presbyter Boniface that is supported by other presbyters. The letter of Ancius Aurelius Symmachus, prefect of Rome to the Emperor Honorius, AD 418.
ID
ER 276
A letter (tractatoria) of Pope Siricius, written in Rome in AD 386 and preserved in the acts of the Council Thelense (North Africa, AD 418, canon 9), advises priests and deacons to maintain sexual continence because of the requirements of their office.
ID
ER 279
DRAFT: Cyril of Alexandria sends original acts of the council of Nicaea to Carthage by presbyter Innocent. 418/419.
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ER 2136
Dedicatory inscription, possibly of a presbyter, from the titulus Pudentis, from the time of Pope Boniface (either Boniface I, 418-422, Boniface II 530-532, Boniface III, 607, Boniface IV, 608-615, or Boniface V, 619-625).
ID
ER 625
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) writes to Sixtus, presbyter at Rome, mentioning also the presbyter Firmus. Letter 191, AD 418.
ID
ER 633
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), writes to Sixtus, presbyter at Rome, mentioning also the presbyter Firmus who carried his and Sixtus' letters. Letter 194, 418 AD.
ID
ER 642
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) writes a letter to Count Valerius in Ravenna (Italy), from whom he received a letter and further notices via the presbyter Firmus. Letter 200, AD 418/419.
ID
ER 955
The presbyters of Caesarea in Mauretania (North Africa) are present during the sermon of Augustine against the Donatists. Caesarea, AD 418. Account of Augustine, "Gesta cum Emerito", AD 418.
ID
ER 962
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.
ID
ER 1485
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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ER 1759
Pope Zosimus writes about the presbyters who rebelled against him. Letter 14, Rome, AD 418.
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ER 1767
Clerics should advance gradually through ecclesiastical orders. Zosimus, Letter 9, Rome, AD 418.
ID
ER 257
Canon 12 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) prohibits the children of clerics to marry pagans or heretics.
ID
ER 258
Canon 22 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) prohibits bishops and clerics to alienate their goods to non-Catholics, even those in their family.
ID
ER 259
Canon 25 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) orders higher clerics to abstain from their wives.
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ER 260
Canon 28 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) regulates the rules of appeal for presbyters, deacons and lower clerics, barring them from the possibility of appeal to Rome.
ID
ER 261
Canon 29 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) reminds excommunicated clerics not to take communion before their case has been heard.
ID
ER 262
Canon 31 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) punishes lower clerics who do not accept promotion to higher grades.
ID
ER 265
Canon 32 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, AD 419) deals with clerics who enrich themselves while in office.
ID
ER 266
Canon 27 of the Council of Carthage (North Africa, 419 AD) makes the expulsion from the holy orders for grave crimes definitive and prohibits ordaining the rebaptized.