Constantine’s Speech to the Assembly of the Saints

The emperor used to compose his speeches in Latin, and they were translated into Greek by interpreters appointed for this special service. One of the speeches translated in this way I intend to add to this present work as a sample: the one, I mean, which he entitled “To the Assembly of the Saints” and dedicated to the church of God. I do this so that no one may have reason to think my testimony on this point mere empty praise. [a]