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Chapter XIV.—Of Artemius the Duke. Of Publia the Deaconess and her divine boldness.; original source section: Chapter 14
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By the Constitution of Constantine the supreme military command was given to a “Magister equitum” and a “Magister peditum.” Under them were a number of “Duces” and “Comites,” Dukes and Counts, with territorial titles.
Editorial footnote · Ecclesiastical History, Chapter XIV.—Of Artemius the Duke. Of Publia the Deaconess and her divine boldness.; original source section: Chapter 14, editorial note cite_note-1 · Original source
Chapter XIV.—Of Artemius the Duke. Of Publia the Deaconess and her divine boldness.
Ammianus Marcellinus (XXII. 11) says, “Artemius ex duce Ægypti, Alexandrinis urgentibus, atrocium criminum mole, supplicio capitali multatus est.”
Editorial footnote · Ecclesiastical History, Chapter XIV.—Of Artemius the Duke. Of Publia the Deaconess and her divine boldness.; original source section: Chapter 14, editorial note cite_note-2 · Original source
Artemius commanded the troops in Egypt. He had obtained this command in the time of Constantine, and had destroyed most of the idols. For this reason Julian not only confiscated his property but ordered his decapitation.