Inthe third, the prerogative of honor, next to the see of Rome, is givento that of Constantinople, which before was subject to the metropolitanof Heraclea, in Thrace. Hereupon he was remanded to the place of execution, wherehaving made his prayer aloud, and exhorted the faithful to constancy andperseverance, he was beheaded with Philoromus. His eyes, generallyshut, opened frequently to rest upon the mild image of Our Lady, whosepicture was opposite him. On this council see Baluse, additam.
Rivet, Hist. Did we know the treasureand happiness which this would procure us, we should, in imitation ofthe ancient holy monks, desire to meet with superiors wh Many noblemen and ladies were directed by him in the paths of Christian perfection, particularly the Co in Philea; and their original beautifulacts, published by Combefis, Henschenius, and Ruinart.
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