Editing Flavian of Constantinople (section)

== Consecration as archbishop and imperial dispute ==
Flavian was a presbyter and the guardian of the sacred vessels of the great Church of Constantinople and, according to [[Nikephoros Kallistos Xanthopoulos]], was reputed to lead a saintly life, when he was chosen to succeed [[Proclus of Constantinople]] as Archbishop of Constantinople.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06098c.htm Rudge, F.M. "St. Flavian", Catholic Encyclopedia] Vol. 6, New York, [[Catholic Encyclopedia]], 1909, 6 February 2019</ref>

During his [[consecration]], [[Roman Emperor]] [[Theodosius II]] was staying at [[Chalcedon]]. His eunuch [[Chrysaphius]] attempted to extort a present of gold to the Emperor but as he was unsuccessful, he began to plot against the new archbishop by supporting the [[archimandrite]] [[Eutyches]] in his dispute with Flavian.