Symmachus
Americannoun
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Elite pagans could still pursue a career and hold public office, as did the noted intellectuals Libanius and Symmachus.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
On this day in 502, an ecclesiastical proceeding known as Synodis Palmaris resolved a disputed papal election in favor of Pope Symmachus.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2017
Theodoric upheld Symmachus against Laurentius because he had been elected first and by a greater majority.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
The accomplished Symmachus cherishes the phantasm of its power under Honorius.
From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel
Symmachus, Pope a.d. 498-514 likens the unity of the Apostolic See to that of the Trinity, 196.
From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.
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