Sisinnius
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Now first did Basil hear of the anchoret Sisinnius, and how Aurelia was beguiled into the wood, where capture awaited her.
From Veranilda by George Gissing
At each side were the more youthful laborers, Cyriacus and Sisinnius, of whom it is recorded, that in addition to their own task-work, one on each side, they bore up his bonds.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 by Charles Herbert Sylvester
But she must come alone; were she accompanied, even at a distance, by any attendant, Sisinnius would refuse to see her.
From Veranilda by George Gissing
Under the succeeding popes, John the sixth and seventh, Sisinnius, and Constantine, he was treasurer of the church, and afterwards library keeper, and was charged with several important commissions.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
I dreamt that this night the holy Sisinnius had fought with the demon, and had been worsted.
From Veranilda by George Gissing
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