The Tyranny of Theodosius, Bishop of Jerusalem, Toward Many Upright People

Not only the Emperor Theodosius, who was a secular judge, but also one Theodosius, Bishop of Jerusalem, who should have been a spiritual judge, indeed, a shepherd and leader of the flock of Jesus Christ, caused no small disturbance among the orthodox, well-meaning, and beloved friends of God.

Of Theodosius, the secular judge and Emperor, we have already spoken; we now speak of Theodosius of Jerusalem, who, though only the administration of the spiritual law was committed to him, nevertheless showed himself no less a tyrant than the former, oppressing, because of their obedience to God, not only the souls and consciences of men, but also their bodies, even to death. With regard to this, ancient writers give us, among others, the following example

That he had a certain pious minister of the church of Christ scourged and beheaded, and after his body had been dragged through the city, he had it thrown before the dogs; simply because this man, together with other pious Christians, opposed his wickedness. Compare Merulae Tract, folio 370, with P. J. Twisck, Chronicle, 5th book, page 160, column 1.