Donatist example sentences

"Donatist" Example Sentences

1. The Donatist controversy of the 4th century was the most serious schism in the early Church.
2. Donatist bishops, however, were unwilling to recognize the authority of the Catholic bishops.
3. Donatist churches were established in North Africa and in parts of Europe.
4. Donatist bishops were elected to fill the vacant sees of Catholic bishops.
5. Donatist churches were persecuted by the Roman Empire and by the Catholic Church.
6. Donatist Christians were persecuted for their refusal to recognize the authority of the Catholic Church.
7. The Donatist controversy was finally resolved in 411, when the Emperor Theodosius II issued an edict declaring the Donatists to be heretics.
8. Donatist bishops were excommunicated and their churches were closed.
9. Donatist priests were forced to renounce their beliefs and to accept the authority of the Catholic Church.
10. Donatist churches were forbidden to conduct public worship or to hold public meetings.
11. Donatist Christians were forced to accept the authority of the Catholic Church or face exile or death.
12. Donatist churches were suppressed by the Roman Empire and by the Catholic Church.
13. Donatist Christians were persecuted for their refusal to accept the authority of the Catholic Church.
14. Donatist bishops were declared to be heretics and were excommunicated by the Catholic Church.
15. Donatist churches were outlawed and their members were persecuted.
16. Donatist Christians were persecuted for their refusal to accept the authority of the Catholic Church and its bishops.
17. Donatist bishops were deposed and their churches were closed.
18. Donatist priests were forced to recant their beliefs and accept the authority of the Catholic Church.
19. Donatist churches were forbidden to hold public meetings or to conduct public worship.
20. Donatist Christians were forced to accept the authority of the Catholic Church or be exiled or killed.