John of Damascus
From the ‘Ecclesiastical History of Socrates,’ Book I. Chap. xviii., on the Emperor Constantine.
On Holy Images — translated by Mary H. Allies
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After this the Emperor Constantine, being most zealous for the Christian religion, destroyed heathen observances, and prohibited single combats, whilst he set up his images in the temples.
Translated by Mary H. Allies. Edition opa.patristics.john-of-damascus.on-holy-images.en.