The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Theophilus
Also known as Theophilus Arian bishop, witness Theophilus, Archbishop Theophilus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 81
Theophilus is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 81
- Books
- 1
Theophilus appears as an Arian bishop serving as witness and guarantor to solemn imperial agreements, later emerging as an active and ambitious prelate whose religious zeal and arbitrary justice mark his character. His Greek version of the Institutes becomes a scholarly reference, while his nuptials involve the ceremonial golden apple tradition with his wife Theodora.
Description
A middle-aged man of ecclesiastical bearing with stern facial features, dark hair and beard, wearing elaborate bishop's robes adorned with gold embroidery. His presence carries the authority of his religious office, with eyes that reflect both conviction and the weight of his witness role.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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