The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Valens
Also known as Valens Arian bishop, Bishop Valens, Flavius Valens
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 80
Valens is a major character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 80
- Books
- 1
Valens served as the Arian bishop of Mursa, becoming a significant figure in the theological struggles of the fourth century. He spent a day in prayer with Emperor Constantius before the Battle of Mursa, later assuring the emperor of victory through divine revelation, thus intertwining his religious authority with imperial politics.
Description
An adult Arian bishop with the ecclesiastical bearing of a religious leader. He wears the distinctive robes of his office and possesses features marked by the intensity of theological conviction. His presence reflects his role as both spiritual guide and political advisor to imperial authority.
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)
Key events
Appearances
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