ILLUSTRATIONS

1. Network theory and the modular scale-free topology

2. The Antiochene episcopal network, ca. 436

3. Subordinate clerics in the Antiochene network, ca. 436

4. Ascetics and monasteries in the Antiochene network, ca. 436

5. Lay notables in the Antiochene network ca. 436

6. Map of Theodoret's known episcopal network, ca. 436

7. Episcopal factions in Antioch 325–421

8. Meletius of Antioch's supporters and opponents 360–378

9. Map of Meletius's episcopal appointments 378–381

10. Ascetics and monasteries linked to the Antiochenes 381–423

11. Map of Antiochene members 430–431

12. The Antiochene leadership core 430–431

13. The Antiochene episcopal network in schism 433–434

14. The Antiochene network after Theodoret's mediation 435

15. Theodoret's new inner circle 435–448

16. The opposition to Theodoret's network in 449

17. Map of Dioscorus's new Syrian network 449–450

18. Theodoret's patronage ensemble. African refugees 442–444

19. Theodoret's patronage ensemble. Cyrrhus's taxes 445–446

20. Theodoret's self-defense ensemble 448–451