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July 1, 2009
Hee hee, he said “fancy!”
See, there is not much reference to this communication in the story books, (none, actually) but both statements from Arius and Constantine are true (insofar as the basic message beneath them- I don’t have historical record of coughing fits), so is the fact that Arius visited the city in an attempt to get reinstated, as well as the fact that he got what he wanted. Also, that bishop, who later becomes pope, was in fact exiled.
It’s just the way I would imagine a politically desperate Constantine would grab at a chance to make his ‘fancies’ more legitimate. Claiming that you are or are akin to Jesus would go down better if Jesus = more human than God, which is basically what Arius’ thing is.
Constantine's new capital offered an opportunity to a certain musically inclined man.
Arius: No, I don't give a damn about my bad excommunication!
Bystanders: It's Arius! It's Arius! Hooray! It's Arius.
Yes, Arius. He visited in year 335.
Arius: Great Constantine, I give you thanks for you audience.
Constantine: Okay, what have you got for me?
Arius: I've been noticing all these religious artworks around the city... I find them very interesting.
'The Apostles' and 'Jesus.'
Constantine: Oh, do you? All the other bishops have coughing fits when they see them.
Arius: Well, I've got an argument that can support your fancy!
Constantine: You're hired!
Athanasius: Hey! That's not-
Constantine: Get out.
Athanasius, a bishop, was exiled.
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