A Christian bishop based at Nicomedia, Eusebius was closely connected to Constantine's inner circle and convened a synod that overwhelmingly endorsed Arius following the latter's excommunication in Alexandria. He administered baptism to Constantine on his deathbed, cementing his role at the center of imperial religious life. He later oversaw the early Christian education of the young Julian after the boy was sent to Nicomedia in the aftermath of the family massacre.
Also known as: the bishop Eusebius
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Episode 4 (2 mentions)
The local bishop of Nicomedia who called a synod that overwhelmingly endorsed Arius after his excommunication in Alexandria. He was friendly with Constantine's family and circle, and later baptized Constantine on his deathbed.
“called by the local bishop Eusebius overwhelmingly endorsed him.”
Episode 5 (1 mention)
The Christian bishop under whom Julian received his early Christian education at Nicomedia after being sent away following the family massacre.
“off to Nicomedia to obtain a Christian education under the bishop Eusebius, and then on to”
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