Silverius
Americannoun
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The act of his empress Theodora, in her violent deposition of Pope Silverius, is the first specimen of Byzantine conduct when it enters by right of conquest upon Italian territory.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
Silverius and Rusticiana had, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded him to sacrifice his repose, and join in the conspiracy of the Catacombs.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix
He hoped that Silverius would victoriously refute the calumny.
From A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) by Dahn, Felix
She believes that you are in the confessional with friend Silverius.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix
Indignant at this very irreverent interruption, Silverius turned his face with a severe frown; but the Goth, unabashed, repeated the pull, and said: "Come, priest, thou must go up to the King!"
From A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) by Dahn, Felix
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