Constantine Seeks the Prayers of Godly Men

So the nations of the world were everywhere steered, as it were, by the skill of a single pilot, and accepted the government of the one who ruled as God’s servant. The peace of the Roman empire went on undisturbed, and all classes of his subjects enjoyed a quiet and restful life. At the same time the emperor, convinced that the prayers of godly men did much to preserve the public welfare, felt bound to seek such prayers earnestly. He not only begged God’s help and favor himself, but also charged the leaders of the churches to offer petitions on his behalf.