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While Arsacius was not personally responsible for the cruelties, his lack of strength of character to oppose the proceedings of his [[clergy]], allowed them to do as they pleased. Yet, Arsacius still took the blame. <ref> Sozomen, (H. E. viii. 23)</ref>
His position became increasing intolerable. All the [[bishop]]s and clergy who supported Abp. John refused to recognize him were driven from the eastern part of the empire, which further increased the dissension. The episcopate of the Church in the West also refused to recognize him and [[Innocent I of Rome]], who had supported St. John's interests, wrote to the clergy and [[laity]] of Constantinople condemning strongly Arsacius' intrusion and exhorting them to persevere in their support of their true archbishop. <ref>(Soz. H. E. vi. 22, 26)</ref>
In such a great atmosphere of chaos the episcopate of Arsacius did not last long. A feeble character worn out by old age soon brought an end to his reign, Arsacius reposed on [[November 11]], 405.
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