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The Separatists chose a presbyter, named Fortunatus, as their bishop, and thus in the capital of the Proconsular Africa a new sect was organized.

From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)

Proconsular Asia was the richest and most peaceful province of the Empire, so populous that it was called “the province of five hundred cities.”

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.

And broadcast an announcement that any of the Masterly class may find asylum here at the Proconsular Palace.

From A Slave is a Slave by Piper, H. Beam

There were entertainments at the new Proconsular Palace for the Masterly residents of Zeggensburg, and Erskyll and his staff were entertained at Masterly palaces.

From A Slave is a Slave by Piper, H. Beam

Scili, the place of residence of these martyrs, was a small city in northwestern Proconsular Africa.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen