# Paul — The Secret History character guide

> Paul in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-the-secret-history

## Who they are

A Roman official or clergyman mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/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; later offers Justinian seven gold centenaries for reinstatement.

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