The minister was pressed, by the advice of his confidant, Justinian, a Roman advocate, of a lively and penetrating genius, to oppose a journey so prejudicial to his reputation and safety.
His strenuous but ineffectual efforts confirmed the triumph of Olympius; and the prudent lawyer withdrew himself from the impending ruin of his patron.
[Footnote 104: He came from the coast of the Euxine, and exercised a splendid office.

His actions justify his character, which Zosimus (l.

v.
p.

340) exposes with visible satisfaction.

Augustin revered the piety of Olympius, whom he styles a true son of the church, (Baronius, Annal.
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