The Secret History · Character
Paul
A Roman official or clergyman mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: the secret history
Paul shows up with force in XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appointed bishop of Alexandria by Justinian; hands over deacon Psoes to be put to death; convicted of murder and removed from bishopric; later offers Justinian seven gold…
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In XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians: Appointed bishop of Alexandria by Justinian; hands over deacon Psoes to be put to death; convicted of murder and removed from bishopric;…
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- Minor Roman Officials
- Justinian's Court Intriguers
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