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Saints Basil the Great, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian (icon), Russian icon painter

Gregory of Nazianzus, Letters Letter 73

Russian icon painter, Saints Basil the Great, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian (icon), 2-я четверть XIX · Public domainRussian icon painter, Saints Basil the Great, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian (icon), 2-я четверть XIX

SectionGregory of NazianzusPublic domainTo S. Gregory of Nyssa

As to the subject of your letter, these are my sentiments. I am not angry at being overlooked, but I am glad when I am honoured. The one is my own desert, the other is a proof of your respect. Pray for me. Excuse this short letter, for anyhow, though it is short, it is longer than silence.

Reproduced in full. Translation: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 7 (Schaff and Wace, 1894), public domain (Public domain).

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