Theognis of Nicaea

Resistance is useless.

He signs the profession in company with Theognis of Nicaea, his friend.

Arius, with several of his supporters, is then condemned to banishment, and his writings are to be burned publicly.

The minds of all are at rest.

The council of Nicaea is over.

But there were two in whose hearts there was neither joy nor peace nor thankfulness.

They were Eusebius of Nicomedia and Theognis of Nicaea.

Were they to return to their sees and confess themselves beaten? It would be a bitter homecoming.