mistrust of the two Western legates because they were the
friends of Flavianus. Consequently, it was decided to hear
the minutes of the Flavian council (of Constantinople) on
the proceedings of which both Flavianus and Eutyches
presented written reports.^17
The reading of these reports followed and then
Flavianus stood up to defend himself. For the second
time his justification savoured of Nestoriansim, so much
had Leo’s Tomos confused his thoughts.
- Having heard both accuser and defendant, and
discussing the case at length, Abba Dioscorus asked the
bishops to pronounce their verdict. In answer, Juvenal of
Jerusalem who was the first to speak said: “Since
Eutyches confesses the Creed of Nicea and accepts what
the Fathers declared in the great Council assembled in this
same city, it is clear to me that he is an Orthodox.
Therefore, I suggest that he be reconfirmed in is
sacerdocy and in his abbotcy over his monks.” The
council responded: “This is true and just.” Domnus of
Antioch followed by saving: “When I received from
Constantinople the verdict passed by Flavianus and his
Council, I signed it, but after hearing the written
declaration submitted to this council by E8utyches, I find
that he is an Orthodox. For he clearly states that he
upholds the Faith of the three hundred and eighteen
assembled at Nicea as well as the Fathers who assembled
in this city. In consequence, I consent to his worthiness
of the priesthood and of the supervision of his monks.”^18
Stephen of Ephesus and Thasius of Caesarea of
Cappadocia made similar statements concerning the
orthodoxy of Eutyches and his fitness to be reinstated.
The estimate of these four bishops was accepted
by all those assembled with them an so they unanimously