# Pelagius — The Secret History character guide

> Pelagius in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A Roman deacon or official 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)

Archdeacon of Rome; commissioned by Pope Vigilius as legate; investigates the murder of Psoes; his decision not annulled by Vigilius.

### [XXIX: Other Incidents Revealing Him as a Liar and a Hypocrite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/xxix-other-incidents-revealing-him-as-a-liar-and-a-hypocrite)

Friend of Liberius who inquired about the appointment and received a false denial from Justinian.

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