Resultados8 letters/passages
synesius_cyrene · c. 411 · score 0.02
To Theophilus. Justice has departed from humanity. In the past, Andronicus committed injustice; now he in turn suffers it. But it is the nature of the Church to raise the humble and humble the proud. The Church detested Andronicus for his crimes, but now that he has been brought low, it is the Church's duty to show mer …
synesius_cyrene · c. 412 · score 0.02
To Theophilus. I was prepared to place my hand and my judgment at the service of your fatherly command. However, I do not think Andronicus could have served his own profit better than Nicaeus has served his own ruin. I do not clearly understand why Nicaeus first left, nor why he has now returned in this state. The whol …
synesius_cyrene · c. 411 · score 0.02
To Theophilus. I act on your instructions because it is my desire — and a divine necessity compels me — to treat as law whatever your sacred throne ordains. For that reason, I forced my sick body into action, traveled through hostile territory as though it were safe, and arrived at Palaebisca and Hydrax — two villages …
synesius_cyrene · c. 411 · score 0.02
To Theophilus. Since I am about to put a question to you, let me first explain the background. A man from Cyrene named Alexander, of senatorial rank, entered monastic life while still quite young. As his vocation matured, he received holy orders — first as deacon, then as priest. Then certain business called him to cou …
synesius_cyrene · c. 411 · score 0.02
To Archbishop Theophilus. Most holy and wise prelate — may you enjoy a long and comfortable old age! The continuation of your life is a great blessing to us in many ways, but the greatest contribution to Christian teaching is this growing series of Paschal letters, which expands with each passing year. The one you sent …
synesius_cyrene · c. 412 · score 0.02
To Theophilus. You care for Pentapolis — you truly do. You will therefore read the official correspondence. But beyond what those letters contain, the messenger will tell you that the disasters that have already occurred are greater and more numerous than those the letters threaten. He was sent to request military rein …
synesius_cyrene · c. 411 · score 0.01
To Theophilus. The Olbiates — a village community — were required to elect a bishop to replace the blessed father Athamas, who died after a long life in the priesthood. They called me in to take part in their deliberations. I complimented the people on having so many worthy candidates to choose from — a sign of a healt …
synesius_cyrene · c. 411 · score 0.01
To Theophilus. The man carrying this letter has been sent on a piece of business that piety does not allow me to describe. But that he has cultivated virtue from his youth — this I can say truthfully. Honor him as a good man. As for the accusation he has made, let it follow its own course. Surely you would never interf …