The Life of Constantine with Orations of Constantine and Eusebius 48Celebration of Constantine's Decennalia.

Eusebius of Caesarea · The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Series II Volume I: Eusebius Pamphilius: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine by Philip Schaff

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While he was thus circumstanced, he completed the tenth year of his reign. On this occasion he ordered the celebration of general festivals, and offered prayers of thanksgiving to God, the King of all, as sacrifices without flame or smoke. And from this employment he derived much pleasure: not so from the tidings he received of the ravages committed in the Eastern provinces.