Proceedings before Zenophilus (Gesta apud Zenophilum)

Contents

1. 0Title of the record.
2. 1The hearing at Thamugadi (13 December 320) opens with the questioning of Victor the grammarian about Bishop Silvanus of Cirta.
3. 2The record of the search of the church at Cirta in 303 is read: the church's goods and the codices handed over.
4. 3A statement accusing Silvanus of being a traditor and of simony is read.
5. 4Bishop Purpurius's letter to Silvanus urging secret reconciliation with Nundinarius.
6. 5Purpurius's letter to the clergy and elders of Cirta urging them to settle the dispute quietly.
7. 6Bishop Fortis's letter to Silvanus urging reconciliation before the matter becomes public.
8. 7Fortis's letter to the clergy and elders of Cirta urging them to settle the dispute before Easter.
9. 8Bishop Sabinus's letter to Silvanus urging peace with Nundinarius.
10. 9Sabinus's letter to Fortis asking him to make peace before Easter.
11. 10Victor admits that Silvanus was a traditor and was opposed by the people at his election.
12. 11The gravediggers confirm the charges: Silvanus handed over church vessels, took the temple vinegar, and was made bishop by arena-workers.
13. 12The deacon Castus confirms the charges about the lamp, the casks, and the money.
14. 13The subdeacon Crescentianus confirms the charges.
15. 14The questioning of Januarius begins; the record breaks off.