Conflicts over Augustine’s theology of prevenient grace and predestination arise in Gaul as Caesarius of Arles defends himself against suggestions of heresy at the Council of Orange. Pope Boniface II tries and fails to name his successor. A pope changes his name.
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Photo of relic of Caesarius of Arles by Cangadoba
Canons of the Council of Orange
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#494 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Council of Orange
A growing Church and political instability mean new responsibilities for the clergy – especially the bishops. Not even the Church of Rome remains unaffected.
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Icon of Caesarius of Arles
Map of the territory of the various Patriarchs
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#491 – A History of the Catholic Church – Episcopal Responsibilities
The Church in the late 5th/early 6th centuries continues to struggle with the right relationship to the pagan culture of the Greek/Roman Empire – what must be rejected as false, what should be preserved as true, what can be authentically Christianized.
Links:
Image of Murano Diptych
Poetry:
Paulinus of Pella – Eucharisticon
Music:
Boethius on Music
Art:
Murano Diptych
Image of Milan Five-Part Diptych
On the Milan Five-Part Diptych
Menas Flask also here to get a sense of how common these were.
Architecture:
Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna
Image of Saint Agnes
The Arian Baptistry of Ravenna
Mosaics of Orthodox/Baptistry of Neon in Ravenna
On the two baptistries
Albenga Baptistry
Chapel of Saint Andrew in Ravenna
San Stefano Rotondo
Image of how it looked in 5th century
Inside San Stefano Rotundo
Church of Saint Polyeuktos
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#490 – A History of the Catholic Church – Complexities of Christian Art
February 1, 2019 – 8:00 pm
In North Africa, Fulgentius of Ruspe defends the Nicenes against the return of Arian Persecution. In Gaul, Caesarius of Arles writes the first Western rule for Monastic Women. In Italy, Theodoric seeks to keep the peace between the Arians and the Nicenes. Plus, the Athanasian and Apostles’ Creeds.
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Page from from the Arian Bible – the Codex Argentus
Map of Europe in 500
Map of Church in Gaul in 506
Selections from Caesarius’ Rule for Virgins/Nuns
Athanasian Creed
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#478 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Movement Toward Claustration
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