Theodoret of Cyrrhus → Lupicius

To Lupicius,

Even the enemies of the truth, I think, must be outraged at the injustice and illegality of the violence done to us. It stands to reason that those nurtured in the truth -- headed by your excellency -- should be even more distressed at this shocking turn of events. Those who grieve most deeply should show the greatest zeal in countering what has been done so impiously and illegally, and in restoring the Church's body, now in danger of being torn apart, to its former unity.

I therefore ask your excellency to see the present crisis as an opportunity for spiritual service: give your earnest effort on behalf of the truth, and receive from our generous Master both His care in this present life and the kingdom of heaven in the life to come.