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avitus_vienne · c. 490 · score 0.02
For when the apostle famously declared that an accusation should not even be received against a priest [1 Timothy 5:19], what shall we think about charges brought against the head of the universal church? The venerable council itself, with a praiseworthy decision, recognized this: the case it had — with all due respect …
ennodius_pavia · c. 518 · score 0.02
He provides what is necessary who brings orphans and foreigners to the attention of the parent of all: the only path is the consolation of your apostolate, which heals strangers. Far be it from me to call afflicted those whom it befalls to reach you: parents, homeland, and wealth are not sought elsewhere by those whom …
avitus_vienne · c. 490 · score 0.02
Avitus, bishop, to Faustus and Symmachus, senators of the city of Rome. Ideally, we would have come to the city the world reveres in person, to fulfill both our sacred and civic duties. But since the circumstances of our times have long since made that impossible, we would at least wish — and I say this frankly — to ap …
ennodius_pavia · c. 501 · score 0.02
To Pope Symmachus, from Ennodius. While the apostolic see is graced by the care of Your Holiness's crown, and the heavenly governance of the Church proceeds under your direction, those of us who serve the faith from a distance take comfort in knowing that the head is sound. The attacks you face are known to me, and the …
ennodius_pavia · c. 520 · score 0.02
Ennodius to Symmachus. Petition is never ineffective when it reaches a man of justice and compassion. I bring my request to you confident that it will receive the hearing it deserves — not because I have any claim on your time, but because the cause itself does. Consider it, and act as your conscience directs. Farewell …
ennodius_pavia · c. 499 · score 0.02
Ennodius to Pope Symmachus. [Pope Symmachus (r. 498-514) was a pope whom Ennodius energetically defended during the disputed papal election of 498-502. This letter concerns a property settlement.] Your apostolic condescension has raised me to the point of boldness: the confidence you granted has become the mother of my …
ennodius_pavia · c. 511 · score 0.01
To Pope Symmachus, from Ennodius. Although the distinguished Laurentius attends to your cause with the devotion it deserves, I add my own voice — not because it is needed, but because loyalty demands expression. Your Holiness's cause is my cause, and silence on my part would be a form of betrayal. May God continue to s …
gregory_great · c. 590 · score 0.01
Book I, Letter 52 To Symmachus the Defensor [a church legal advocate serving in Corsica]. Gregory to Symmachus. My son, the deacon Boniface, has told me that you wrote to say a monastery built by Labina, a religious woman, is now ready for monks to be settled in it. I commend your initiative. However, we want a differe …
ennodius_pavia · c. 493 · score 0.01
Ennodius to Pope Symmachus. A good commander knows to encourage the proven valor of a soldier who has been tested in battle, so that courage, nourished by praise, may learn to forget its love of life in the next engagement. Whose strength is not fed by a general's commendation? What limbs, even those of a raw recruit, …