Flavius constantius and affairs in Gaul between 411 and 417

Flavius Constantius, a prominent figure in the Western Roman Empire during the early fifth century, did not actively influence ecclesiastical appointments in Gaul despite his political power. While he installed Patroclus as bishop of Arles, this was not initiated by him and reflected limited engagement with church leadership compared to his actions under Constantine III. His primary focus during these years (411–417) was managing conflicts with the Goths in Narbonne, who held Galla Placidia hostage, rather than reshaping the episcopate to align with imperial interests. The study challenges prior assertions about Constantius's continuous presence and proactive role in Gaul, highlighting his constrained influence during this period.

Dunn, G. D. (2014). Flavius constantius and affairs in Gaul between 411 and 417. Journal of the Australian Early Medieval Association, 10, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.35253/jaema.2014.1.1