# Pope Vigilius — The Secret History character guide

> Pope Vigilius in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Vigilius

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

## Who they are

Pope during Justinian's reign, caught in theological disputes.

## 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)

In Constantinople; refuses to annul Pelagius's decision regarding Paul's reinstatement.

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