he took refuge in a monastery. He was eventually named bishop of Nazianzus, but he was offered a more important position as bishop of Constantinople. He accepted this role, but unfortunately was unable to retain it, since one cannot be bishop of two places, and the original "bishopric" should be the retained position (Catholic Online).

Essay / he took refuge in a monastery. He was eventually named bishop of Nazianzus, but he was offered a more important position as bishop of Constantinople. He accepted this role, but unfortunately was unable to retain it, since one cannot be bishop of two places, and the original "bishopric" should be the retained position (Catholic Online).

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