Western Romans in Constantinople

[Ludovicus]

I know that once Constantine established Constantinople that many senators and the well-to-do from Rome moved there permanently. Did these Western Romans, Latin-speaking and former residents of the Latin Patriarchy, constitute a separate community in the Eastern Empire's capital? Does anyone have any sources on what became of these transplants?

Edited January 29, 2007 by Ludovicus

[Gaius Octavius]

What do you mean by 'residents of the Latin Patriarch'?

[Ludovicus]

What do you mean by 'residents of the Latin Patriarch'?

 

 

Thanks for the question. I mean that most Christians from the City of Rome would have been under the Pope, Patriarch of the West. The city of Constantinople was under the authority of the Patriarch of Constantinople, a different religious leader. From time to time these two patriarchs would disagree with serious consequences.

[Ludovicus]

What do you mean by 'residents of the Latin Patriarch'?

 

 

I see my error. I should have written "Latin Patriarchy." I've corrected the mistake.

[Philhellene]

There was no such difference between Roman and Constantinople churches in IV century as in Middle ages. Moreover well-educated Romans knew Greek language as well as Latin.

Edited January 29, 2007 by Philhellene

[Gaius Octavius]

I think that Philhellene is correct.