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ALL the bishops who were present at the council of Tyre, with all
others from every quarter, were commanded by the emperor to proceed to
AElia to consecrate the churches which he had there erected. The
emperor despatched also a number of officials of the most kindly
disposition, remarkable for piety and fidelity, whom he ordered to
furnish abundant supplies of provisions, not only to the bishops and
their followers, but to the vast multitudes who flocked from all parts
to Jerusalem. The holy altar was decorated with imperial hangings and
with golden vessels set with gems. When the splendid festival was
concluded, each bishop returned to his own diocese. The emperor was
highly gratified when informed of the splendour and magnificence of the
function, and blessed the Author of all good for having thus granted
his petition.
Athanasius having complained of his unjust condemnation, the emperor
commanded the bishops against whom this complaint was directed to
present themselves at court. Upon their arrival, they desisted from
urging any of their former calumnies, because they knew how clearly
they could be refuted; but they made it appear that Athanasius had
threatened to prevent the exportation of corn. The emperor believed
what they said, and banished him to a city of Gaul called Treves .
This occurred in the thirtieth year of the emperor's reign .
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