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.
Links:
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
December 21, 2018 – 8:00 pm
In the West, the Fall of Roman power in the West meant the domination of Arians in the Kingdom of the Vandals of North Africa, the Kingdom of the Visigoths in Hispania and Gaul and the Kingdom of Odoacer in Italy.
In North Africa, the Nicene Romans experienced severe persecution. In Italy, there was relative religious tolerance.
In Rome, political separation meant greater freedom from the Emperor far away in Constantinople.
Links:
Photo of statue of Saint Eugenius by Giovanni Dall’Orto
Map of Europe in 480
Christopher J. Nofziger, Reign of heretics: Arianism and political power in the Vandal and Ostrogothic kingdoms
Fr. Seraphim’s Christmas Wish List
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#472 – A History of the Catholic Church – Barbarian Domination
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