We are not talking about strength in the sense of able to lift heavy objects.
What we are talking about is strong hearted. A person is strong hearted when they don’t give up, they fight for what they believe is right.
They are not intimidated, and they let nothing get in their way.
Another is someone who is confident and determined and is not easily influenced or worried by other people.
Antinous was in a unique position within the court of Hadrian.
Everyone in Court had their unique place from Senators to Generals who were always around the Emperor.
Accountants, Astrologers all the way down to the everyday workers who kept the Court moving.
Antinous on the other hand was none of these. He could not be placed neatly into place as a plug into a hole.
We know he was the beloved of Hadrian. He had the ear of the Emperor and for that many saw him as dangerous.
The daily intrigue within the Imperial Court had to be overwhelming.
Through all of this Antinous was strong hearted.
He only cared for and about the love of his life the Emperor Hadrian. He didn’t care at all what was going on in the Imperial Court their whispers and lies and because of this many rumors spread and people really hated Antinous for his unique position.
So, Antinous never gave up.
I am sure there were times that people tried to influence him for their personal gain but Antinous stood steadfast and true to his true love. He fought for what he believed in and the love that he and Hadrian shared.
AVE ANTINOUS!
PRIEST MICHAELUS
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