Salutius

Saturninius Secundus Salutius was a high level of late antique Roman official in the 4th century.

Salutius came from Gaul and was highly educated. He was regarded as a good connoisseur of Greek literature and philosophy. Although he was pagan, his impartiality was also praised by the Christian side.

Salutius had already held various high offices, as he already in earlier years, for the Caesar Julian in Gaul served as a consultant and was in this position, the most important civilian helpers Julians. 359 Salutius but was recalled by Emperor Constantius II and brought to Constantinople, Opel, probably to cut with the goal of self-employment of the young Caesar. After the death of Constantius 361 and the subsequent takeover Julians but Salutius was another one of his closest advisers; End of 361, the new emperor appointed him praetorian prefect of the East, which he introduced him to the forefront of the civil administration in a large part of the empire. Julian Salutius very appreciated and dedicated the work to him hymn to the king Helios, where he took a stand against the Christians.

On his ill-conceived campaign against the Sassanid Julian died on 26 June 363, while Salutius, who had accompanied the Emperor, barely escaped death. He was then offered the imperial dignity, but refused Salutius from where he referred to his age and infirmity. Then Jovian, the commander of the imperial guard, was elevated to the emperor. After his death, Salutius sat for a Valentinian and his brother Valens again held at the office of praetorian prefect. From Libanius, he was praised for his incorruptibility.

Salutius is not to be confused with Julian praetorian prefect of Gaul, Flavius ​​Sallustius.

Many ancient scientists identify Salutius with Salustios, the author of the Greek treatise "On the Gods and the World" ( Peri Theon kai Kosmou ).