Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Vol. 01 — Chapter X.--Council in the Palace. Constantine, entering, took his Seat in the Assembly.
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series Vol. 1
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Now when the appointed day arrived on which the council met for the final solution of the questions in dispute, each member was present for this in the central building of the palace, [3246] which appeared to exceed the rest in magnitude. On each side of the interior of this were many seats disposed in order, which were occupied by those who had been invited to attend, according to their rank. As soon, then, as the whole assembly had seated themselves with becoming orderliness, a general silence prevailed, in expectation of the emperor's arrival. And first of all, three of his immediat…
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