Marius the Epicurean · Character
Constantine
The first Christian emperor, referenced in the context of the church's later triumph.
minor
First appearance: XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church"
Constantine shows up with force in XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church". The page is where that presence becomes real.
Constantine is referenced in relation to the final 'Peace of the Church,' contrasted with the earlier minor peace under the Antonines.
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