Church Father's
Roman History
100

The foremost opponent of Arianism. He was exiled and reinstated five times.

Athanasius

100

This emperor legalized Christianity.

Constantine

200

Though short of stature, this 'dwarf' was a mighty theologian.

Athanasius

200

This son of Constantine was a pro-Arian emperor.

Constantius II

300

This church father stood against Appolinarius.

Epiphanius

300

This 'apostate emperor' sought to revive paganism.

Julian

400

The 'Great' Cappadocian father.

Basil

400

This emperor ruled Rome for over 30 years - the second longest after Augustus (who reigned 41).

Constantine

500

This father said, "Remaining what he was, he assumed what he was not."

Gregory of Nyssa

500

This pro-Orthodox emperor invoked the 2nd Ecumenical Council - at Constantinople

Theodosius I / Theodosius the Great