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Date 330/1
Ancient Description(s) Sozomen, HE 2.22.1-2; Socrates, HE 1.27.2-3 and 1.23.4b
Contents Eusebius informs Constantine that Athanasius refuses to accept Arius into communion; the unity of the church would only be preserved if Athanasius were removed. (These accusations were substantiated by the followers of John Archaph)

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