Theodoret of Cyrus, Letters. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 3 (Schaff and Wace, 1892), public domain.
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- Letters Letter 1 — To an Unknown Correspondent. Bishop of Cyrus. In the words of the prophet we find the wise hearer mentioned with the excellent councillor. I, however, send the book I have written on the divine Apostle, not as much…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 2 — To the Same. When men love warmly, I doubt whether in the case of the children of those whom they love, they can be impartial judges. Justice is carried away by affection. Fathers fancy that their ugly boys are…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 3 — To Bishop Irenæus. Comparisons of this kind are forbidden by the divine Apostle. In his Epistle to the Romans he writes “Therefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come who both will bring to light the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 4 — Festal. The Creator of our souls and bodies has given His bounty to both, and at one and the same time has overwhelmed us with good things that both heart and senses can feel. At the time of the sacred feast He has…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 5 — Festal. The God who made us gives us care and sorrow after our sin. But He has furnished us with divine occasions of consolation by appointing divine feasts. The thoughts they suggest both remind us of God’s gifts to…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 6 — Festal. Our loving Lord has allowed us, with the zeal of folks who love the Christ, to celebrate the divine feast of salvation and enjoy the fruit of the spiritual blessing that flows from it. Since we know the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 7 — To Theonilla. Had I heard of the death of your dignity’s most honourable husband I should have written long ago, and now my object in writing is not to lull your great sorrow to sleep by consolatory words. They are…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 8 — To Eugraphia. It is needless for me to bring once more to bear upon your grief the spells of the spirit. The mere mention of the sufferings that wrought our salvation is enough to quench distress, even at its worst.…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 9 — To an Anonymous Correspondent. Your piety is annoyed and distressed at the sentence passed on me unjustly and without a trial. I am comforted that you are so feeling. Had I been justly condemned I should have been…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 10 — To the Learned Elias. Legislators have made laws in aid of the oppressed, and advocates have practised the orator’s arts to help them that stand in need of fair defence. You, my friend, have studied eloquence and the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 11 — To Flavianus Bishop of Constantinople. The Creator and Guide of the Universe has made you a luminary of the world, and changed the deep moonless night into clear noon. Just as by the haven’s side, the beacon light…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 12 — To the Bishop Irenæus. Job, that famous tower of adamant and noble champion of goodness, was not shaken even by blows of continuous troubles of every sort and kind, but stood impregnable and firm. At the end however…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 13 — To Cyrus. I had heard of the island of Lesbos, and its cities Mitylene, Methymna, and the rest; but I was ignorant of the fruit of the vine cultivated in it. Now, thanks to your diligence, I have become acquainted…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 14 — To Alexandra. Had I only considered the character of the loss which you have sustained, I should have wanted consolation myself, not only because I count that what concerns you concerns me, be it agreeable or…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 15 — To Silvanus the Primate. I know that in my words of consolation I am somewhat late, but it is not without reason that I have delayed to send them, for I have thought it worth while to let the violence of your grief…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 16 — To Bishop Irenæus. There is nothing good, it seems, in prospect for us, so, far from calming down, the tempest troubling the Church seems to rise higher every day. The conveners of the Council have arrived and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 17 — To the Deaconess Casiana. Had I only considered the greatness of your sorrow, I should have put off writing a little while, that I might make time my ally in my attempt to cure it, but I know the good sense of your…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 18 — To Neoptolemus. Whenever I cast my eyes on the divine law which calls those who are joined together in marriage “one flesh,” I am at a loss how to comfort the limb that has been sundered, because I take account of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 19 — To the Presbyter Basilius. I have found the right eloquent orator Athanasius to be just what your letter described him. His tongue is adorned by his speech, and his speech by his character, and all about him is…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 20 — To the Presbyter Martyrius. Natural disposition appears in us before resolution of character, and, in this sense, takes the lead; but disposition is overcome by resolution, as is plainly proved by the right eloquent…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 21 — To the Learned Eusebius. The disseminators of this great news, with the idea that it would be very distasteful to me, fancied that they might in this way annoy me. But I by God’s grace welcomed the news, and await…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 22 — To Count Ulpianus. It is said that what is faulty in men’s ways may be brought to order and improved by words. But I think that characters made beautiful by nature, themselves make words fair, though they stand in…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 23 — To the Patrician Areobindas. In distributing wealth and poverty among men the Creator and Governor of all gives no unjust judgment, but gives the poverty of the poor to the rich as a means of usefulness. So He brings…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 24 — To Andreas Bishop of Samosata. Your piety, nursling of God’s love, longs, I am sure, for my society. But I am all the more eager for yours in proportion as I know that from it more advantage will accrue to me. Want…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 25 — Festal. When the only begotten God had been made Man, and had wrought out our salvation, they who in those days saw Him from whom these bounties flowed kept no feast. But in our time, land and sea, town and hamlet,…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 26 — Festal. The fountains of the Lord’s kindness are ever gushing forth with good things for them that believe; but some further good is conveyed by the celebrations which preserve the memory of the greatest of benefits…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 27 — To Aquilinus, Deacon and Archimandrite. No one who has won the divine adoption weeps for orphanhood, for what guardian care can be more powerful than that of our Father which is on high, because of Him fathers of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 28 — To Jacobus, Presbyter and Monk. They who have made the vigour of their manhood bright by virtuous industry hasten happily towards old age, gladdened by the recollection of their former victories, and for old age’s…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 29 — To Apellion. The sufferings of the Carthaginians would demand, and, in their greatness, perhaps out-task, the power of the tragic language of an Æschylus or a Sophocles. Carthage of old was with difficulty taken by…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 30 — To Aerius the Sophist. Now is the time for your Academy to prove the use of your discussions. I am told that a brilliant assemblage collects at your house, of which the members are both illustrious by birth and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 31 — To Domnus Bishop of Antioch. The most admirable and honourable Celestinianus is a native of the famous Carthage, and of an illustrious family in that city. Now he has been exiled from it. He is wandering in foreign…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 32 — To the Bishop Theoctistus. If the God of all had forthwith inflicted punishment on all that err he would utterly have destroyed all men. But He spares; He is a merciful Judge; and therefore some He chastises, and to…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 33 — To Stasimus, Count and Primate. To narrate the sufferings of the most honourable and dignified Celestinianus would require tragic eloquence. Tragic writers set forth fully the ills of humanity, but I can only in a…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 34 — To the Count Patricius. All kinds of goodness are praiseworthy, but all are made more beautiful by loving kindness. For it we earnestly pray the God of all; through it alone we obtain forgiveness when we err; it…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 35 — To the Bishop Irenæus. You are conspicuous, my Lord, for many forms of goodness, and your holiness is beautified in an especial degree by loving-kindness, by contempt of riches, and by a generosity that gushes forth…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 36 — To Pompianus, Bishop of Emesa. I know very well that your means are small and your heart is great, and that in your case generosity is not prevented by limited resources. I therefore introduce to your holiness the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 37 — To Salustius the Governor. When rulers keep the scales of justice true, and let them hang in even balance, they confer all kinds of benefits upon their subjects; if they are also gifted with prudence and further show…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 38 — Festal. The divine feast of salvation has brought us the founts of God’s good gifts, the blessing of the Cross, and the immortality which sprang from our Lord’s death, the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ which…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 39 — Festal. My wish was to write in cheerful terms and sound the note of the spiritual joy of the feast, but I am prevented by the multitude of our sins, which are bringing on us the judgment of God. For who indeed can…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 40 — To Theodorus the Vicar. The custom of the feast bids me write a festal letter, but the cloud of our calamities suffers me not to gather the usual happy fruit from it. Who is so stony-hearted as not to be shocked and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 41 — To Claudianus. The divine Celebration has as usual conferred on us its spiritual boons; but the sour fruits of sin have not suffered us to enjoy them with gladness. They have had their usual results; in the beginning…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 42 — To Constantius the Prefect. Did no necessity compel me to address a letter to your greatness, I might haply be found guilty of presumption, for neither taking due measure of myself nor recognising the greatness of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 43 — To the Augusta Pulcheria. Since you adorn the empire by your piety and render the purple brighter by your faith, we make bold to write to you, no longer conscious of our insignificance in that you always pay all due…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 44 — To the Patrician Senator. XLIV. To the PatricianSenator. Thanks be to the Saviour of the world because to your greatness He is ever adding dignity and honour. The reason of my not writing up to this time to exhibit…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 45 — To the Patrician Anatolius. Your greatness knows full well how all the inhabitants of the East feel towards your magnificence, as sons feel towards an affectionate father. Why then have you shewn hate to them that…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 46 — To the Learned Petrus. Nothing is able to stay the praiseworthy purpose of them that highly esteem what is right. That this is the case is confirmed by the grief shown by your magnificence at the news you have lately…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 47 — To Proclus, Bishop of Constantinople. A year ago, thanks to your holiness, the illustrious Philip governor of our city was delivered from serious danger. After entering into the enjoyment of the security which he…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 48 — To Eustathius, Bishop of Berytus. I have gladly received the accusation, although I have no difficulty in disproving the indictment. I have written not three letters only but four; and I suspect one of two things;…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 49 — To Damianus, Bishop of Sidon. It is the nature of mirrors to reflect the faces of them that gaze into them, and so whoever looks at them sees his own form. This is the same too with the pupils of the eyes, for they…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 50 — To the Archimandrite Gerontius. The characters of souls are often depicted in words and their unseen forms revealed; so now your reverence’s letter exhibits the piety of your holy soul. Your waiting for that…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 51 — To the Presbyter Agapius. The works of virtue are admirable in themselves, but yet more admirable do they appear if they find an eloquence able to report them well. Neither of these advantages has been lacking in the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 52 — To Ibas, Bishop of Edessa. It is, I think, of His providential care for our common salvation that the God of all brings on some men certain calamities, that chastisement may prove to be to them that have erred a…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 53 — To Sophronius, Bishop of Constantina. Since I know, O God-beloved, how generous and bountiful is your right hand, I put a coveted boon within your reach; for just as men hungry for this world’s gain are annoyed at…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 54 — Festal. By our divine and saving celebrations both the down-hearted are cheered, and the joyous made yet more joyful. This I have learnt by experience, for, when whelmed in the waves of despair, I have risen superior…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 55 — Festal. We are much distressed, for we are gifted with the nature not of rocks but of men, but the recollection of the Lord’s Epiphany has been to me a very potent medicine; so at once I write, according to the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 56 — Festal. My grief is now at its height and my mind is seriously affected by it, but I have thought it right to fulfil the custom of the feast, so now I take my pen to salute your reverence and pay the debt of affection.vatican.va
- Letters Letter 57 — To the Præfect Eutrechius. Besides other boons the Ruler of the universe has granted to us that of hearing of your excellency’s honour, and of congratulating at once yourself on your elevation and your subjects on so…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 58 — To the Consul Nomus. I am divided in mind at the idea of sending a letter to your greatness. On the one hand I know how everything depends on your judgment; I see you under the weight of public anxieties, and so…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 59 — To Claudianus. Sincere friendships are neither dissolved by distance of place nor weakened by time. Time indeed inflicts indignities on our bodies, spoils them of the bloom of their beauty, and brings on old age; but…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 60 — To Dioscorus, Bishop of Alexandria. Among many forms of virtue by which we hear that your holiness is adorned (for all men’s ears are filled by the flying fame of your glory, which speeds in all directions) special…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 61 — To the Presbyter Archibius. I did not let the two letters which I had just received from you go unheeded, but wrote without delay, and gave my letter to the very devout presbyter Eusebius. In consequence of some…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 62 — To the Presbyter John. A saying of one of the men who used to be called wise was, “Live unseen.” I applaud the sentiment, and have determined to confirm the word by deed, for I see no impropriety in gathering what is…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 63 — Festal. We have enjoyed the wonted blessings of the Feast. We have kept the memorial Feast of the Passion of Salvation; by means of the resurrection of the Lord we have received the glad tidings of the resurrection…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 64 — Festal. When the Master underwent the Passion of salvation for the sake of mankind, the company of the sacred Apostles was much disheartened, for they knew not clearly what was to be the Passion’s fruit. But when…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 65 — To the General Zeno. To be smitten by human ills is the common lot of all men; to endure them bravely and rise superior to their attack is no longer common. The former is of human nature; the latter depends upon…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 66 — To Aerius the Sophist. She that gave you birth and nurtured you invites you to the longed-for feast. The holy shrine is crowned by a roof; it is fitly adorned; it is eager for the inhabitants for whom it was erected.…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 67 — To Maranas. It was thy work, my good Sir, to call the rest also to the feast of the dedication. Through thy zeal and energy the holy temple has been built, and the loud-voiced heralds of the truth have come to dwell…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 68 — To Epiphanius. It was my wish to summon you to the feast of holy Apostles and Prophets, not only as a citizen, but as one who shares both my faith and my home. But I am prevented by the state of your opinions.…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 69 — To Eugraphia. Had I not been unavoidably prevented, I should no sooner have heard that your great and glorious husband had fallen asleep than I should straightway have hurried to your side. I have enjoyed at your…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 70 — To Eustathius, Bishop of Ægæ. The story of the noble Mary is one fit for a tragic play. As she says herself, and as is attested by several others, she is a daughter of the right honourable Eudæmon. In the catastrophe…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 71 — To Zeno, General and Consul. Your fortitude rouses universal admiration, tempered as it is by gentleness and meekness, and exhibited to your household in kindliness, to your foes in boldness. These qualities indicate…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 72 — To Hermesigenes the Assessor. At the time when men were whelmed in the darkness of ignorance, all did not keep the same feasts, but celebrated distinct ceremonies in different cities. In Ælis were the Olympian games,…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 73 — To Apollonius. Themistocles the son of Neocles, the far-famed and admirable general, is described by the admiring historian as endowed with natural virtue alone. Of Pericles, however, the son of Xanthippus, it is…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 74 — To Urbanus. It has been granted to us by our generous Lord once again to enjoy the feast and to send to your excellency the festal salutation. We pray that you may be well and prosperous, and share the ineffable and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 75 — To the Clergy of Berœa. I perceive that it is with reason that I am well disposed to your reverences, for I have been assured by your kindly letter that my affection was returned. For this affection of mine towards…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 76 — To Uranius, Governor of Cyprus. True friendship is strengthened by intercourse, but separation cannot sunder it, for its bonds are strong. This truth might easily be shewn by many other examples, but it is enough for…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 77 — To Eulalius, Bishop of Persian Armenia. I know that Satan has sought to sift you as wheat, and that the Lord has allowed him so to do that He may shew the wheat, and prove the gold, crown the athletes, and proclaim…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 78 — To Eusebius, Bishop of Persian Armenia. Whenever anything happens to the helmsman, either the officer in command at the bows, or the seaman of highest rank, takes his place, not because he becomes a self-appointed…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 79 — To Anatolius the Patrician. The Lord God has given your excellency to us to be at the present time a source of very great comfort, and has afforded us a meet haven for the storm. We have therefore confidence in…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 80 — To the Prefect Eutrechius. I have been much astonished that no information has been sent me by your lordship of the plots against me. To counteract them would very likely have been a difficult matter to any one not…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 81 — To the Consul Nomus. For but a brief portion of a day I enjoyed the society of your lordship, for I was deprived by unavoidable circumstances of what I so earnestly desired. I had hoped that our short interview would…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 82 — To Eusebius, Bishop of Ancyra. I had hoped at this time to hear frequently from your holiness. Suffering as I do under charges which are plain calumny I stand in need of brotherly consolation. For they who are now…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 83 — Of Theodoretus, Bishop of Cyrus, to Dioscorus, Archbishop of Alexandria. To them that suffer under false accusation the greatest comfort is given by the words of Scripture. When such a sufferer is wounded by the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 84 — To the Bishops of Cilicia. Your piety has heard of the calumnies directed against me. The opponents of the truth allege that I divide our one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, into two sons, and it is…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 85 — To the Bishop Basil. The chief good is said by the divine Paul to be love, and by love he ordered the nurslings of the faith to be fed. Of this love your piety possesses great wealth, and so has told me what was…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 86 — To Flavianus, Bishop of Constantinople. At the present time, most God-beloved lord, I have received many buffetings of billows, but I called upon the great Pilot, and have been able to stand firm against the storm;…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 87 — To Domnus, Bishop of Apamea. The law of brotherly love demanded that I should receive many letters from your godliness at this time. For the divine Apostle charges us to weep with them that weep and rejoice with them…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 88 — To Taurus the Patrician. Slanderers have forced me to go beyond the bounds of moderation, and compel me to write to you who have adorned the highest offices, and obtained the most distinguished honours. I therefore…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 89 — To Florentius the Patrician. In sending a letter to your greatness I am daring what is beyond me, but the cause of my daring is not self-confidence, but the slanders of my calumniators. I have thought it well worth…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 90 — To Lupicinus the Master. I have passed through the contests of my prime. I see before me the confines of old age, and have expected as an old man to have more honour given me. But I am a mark for the shafts of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 91 — To the Prefect Eutrechius. I well know, and need no words to tell me, how your excellency regards me. Actions speak more clearly than words, but I have been anxious for you to know the cause of the accusation that is…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 92 — To Anatolius the Patrician. The very holy lord archbishop Domnus has arranged for the most pious bishops to repair to the imperial city, with a view to the complete refutation of the false accusation made against us…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 93 — To Senator the Patrician. I cherish an indelible memory of your magnificence, and now by very religious and holy bishops I salute you. The very holy lord bishop Domnus has arranged for them to journey to the imperial…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 94 — To Protogenes The Præfect. XCIV. To ProtogenesThe Præfect. The loving-kindness of the Lord has already given you an opportunity of carrying out your good intentions. He has given you a greater opportunity now, that…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 95 — To the Præfect Antiochus. You have laid aside the cares of your very important government, but your fame flourishes among all; for they that have reaped the fruit of your benevolence, and they are many and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 96 — To Nomus the Patrician. I have written to you two letters, indeed I think three, but without getting any answer. I had wished to say no more, but to know my own place and the greatness of dignities, and to beg you to…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 97 — To the CountSporacius. XCVII. To the Count Sporacius. I am delighted with your excellency’s letter. My pleasure has been increased by the very religious presbyter and monk Iamblichus, who has told me of your warm…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 98 — To Pancharius. We are distressed to see the tempest of the churches, but their Master and Ruler ever through mighty billows shows to men His own wisdom and power. He rebukes the winds and brings about a calm as He…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 99 — To Claudianus the Antigrapharius. Although you have not yet met me, I think that your excellency is aware of the open calumnies that have been published against me, for you have often heard me preaching in church,…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 100 — To Alexandra. I have recently received your excellency’s letter. For the zeal you have shewn on my behalf I thank you, and pray the God of all to guard the goods you have, to increase them with further boons, and to…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 101 — To the Deaconess Celarina. The flames of the war against us have been lit up again. After yielding awhile, the enemy of men has once more armed against us men nurtured in lies, who utter open slander against me, and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 102 — To Bishop Basilius. There is nothing remarkable in the reproaches that are directed against me being heard in silence by men who do not know me; but that your holiness should not refute the lies of my revilers, or at…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 103 — To the Count Apollonius. The very godly bishops have been led to travel to the imperial city by the calumnies uttered against me, and I by their holinesses send your excellency my salutation, and pay the debt of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 104 — To Flavianus, Bishop of Constantinople. I have already in another letter informed your holiness how openly the calumniators of our teaching are slandering us. Now in like manner by means of the very godly bishops I…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 105 — To Eulogius the Œconomus. We have heard from many sources of your piety’s efforts on behalf of true religion. It is therefore right that you should readily succour one who is calumniated for the same cause, and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 106 — To Abraham the Œconomus. By the godly bishops I salute you. I beseech you to give heed to the churches’ calm, and to disperse the waves of calumny. “Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap,” as says the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 107 — To the Presbyter Theodotus. The struggles which your piety has undergone on behalf of the apostolic doctrines are not unknown, but are frequently mentioned alike by those who have known them by experience, and by…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 108 — To Acacius the Presbyter. True indeed is the promise of David’s Psalm, for through him the Spirit of truth gave this promise to them that believe, “Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also to him; and he shall bring…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 109 — To Eusebius, Bishop of Ancyra. Many are the devices secretly plotted against me, and through me patched up against the faith of apostles. I am however comforted by the sufferings of the Saints, Prophets, Apostles,…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 110 — To Domnus, Bishop of Antioch. When I read your letter I remembered the very blessed Susannah, who when she saw the famous villains, and believed that the God of all was present, uttered that remarkable cry, “I am…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 111 — To Anatolius the Patrician. Your excellency will be recompensed for the kindness you have shewn me by the God of all, for all that is done for His sake has its reward. I laugh at all my slanderers. The bodies of them…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 112 — To Domnus, Bishop of Antioch. When news was brought to me that the pettiness of the victorious emperor had been put an end to, a reconciliation effected between him and the very godly bishop, the summons to the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 113 — To Leo, Bishop of Rome. If Paul, the herald of the truth, the trumpet of the Holy Ghost, hastened to the great Peter in order that he might carry from him the desired solution of difficulties to those at Antioch who…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 114 — From Pope Leo to Theodoret. CXIII. (a).From Pope Leo to Theodoret. To our much beloved brother Theodoretus, bishop, Leo, bishop.vatican.va
- Letters Letter 115 — To Andiberis. The reverend presbyter Peter is distinguished not only by his priestly rank, but also by his wise practice in medicine. During his long residence with us he has won all hearts by his conciliatory…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 116 — To Apella. When I undertook the direction of the see of Cyrus, I procured for it from all directions men who practised necessary arts, and besides this induced skilful physicians to live there. Of these one is the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 117 — To the Presbyter Renatus. We have heard of the warm and righteous zeal of your holiness, and the just and lawful boldness of speech which you employed in condemning the audacious proceedings at Ephesus. Nor is this…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 118 — To the Bishop Florentius. Truly the grace of our God and Saviour has not yet abandoned the human race, but has left us a seed in your holiness “lest we should become as Sodom, and be made like unto Gomorrah.” This…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 119 — To the Archdeacon of Rome. A terrible storm has attacked our churches, but the adherents of the apostolic faith have in your holiness a safe and quiet haven. Not only do you champion the cause of the doctrines of the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 120 — To Anatolius the Patrician. Your excellency has been fully informed as to the acts of the most righteous judges at Ephesus, for their sound has gone out into all lands and their most just judgment to the ends of the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 121 — To Lupicius. Even the enemies of the truth must, I think, be indignant at the injustice and illegality of the violence done us. It is only reasonable that the nurslings of the truth, at whose head stands your…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 122 — To Anatolius the Patrician. The Lord who overlooks and governs all things has shewn both the apostolic truth of my doctrines, and the falsehood of the slander laid at my door. For the writings sent from the right…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 123 — To Uranius Bishop of Emesa. CXXII.To UraniusBishop of Emesa. I have been greatly delighted that we who correspond in character should have corresponded by letter. But I do not quite see what you mean by saying “Are…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 124 — To the Same. Your letter was a long one, and a pleasant one, and it shews how warm and genuine is your affection. So delighted am I with it that I am not at all sorry for having erroneously conjectured the meaning of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 125 — To the Learned Maranas. I too am distressed at the calamities of the Church, and wail over the storm that is raging; for myself I am glad to be quit of agitation, and to be enjoying a calm which is delightful to me.…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 126 — To Aphthonius, Theodoritus, Nonnus, Scylacius, Apthonius, Joannes, Magistrates of the Zeugmatensis. CXXV. To Aphthonius, Theodoritus, Nonnus, Scylacius, Apthonius, Joannes, Magistrates of the Zeugmatensis. I know the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 127 — To the Bishop Sabinianus. I praised your holiness on your quitting the envied see. Once it was venerable; now it is ridiculous, for we have made it a thing to be bought and sold. I was astounded to hear of your…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 128 — To Jobius, Presbyter and Archimandrite. The patriarch Abraham won a victory in his old age. The great Moses was now an old man when, so long as he stretched out his hands in prayer, he vanquished Amalek. The divine…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 129 — To Candidus, Presbyter and Archimandrite. I am afraid that the vigour of your godly soul has been overcome by old age, and that you do not keep your hands stretched out as usual. So Amalek is trying to win. May there…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 130 — To Magnus Antoninus the Presbyter. Sailors at night are cheered by the sight of the harbour lights, and so are they who are in peril for the sake of the apostolic faith by the zeal of them that share the faith. We…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 131 — To Bishop Timotheus. Not without purpose does the supreme Ruler allow the spirits that are against us to agitate the waves of impiety. He does so that He may try the courage of the sailors, and, while He exhibits…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 132 — To Longinus, Archimandrite of Doliche. You have shewn alike your zeal for the true religion, and your love for your neighbour, both of which are at the present time clearly connected, for it is for the sake of the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 133 — To Ibas, Bishop of Edessa. The Lord has taught them that suffer wrong not to be cast down, but to rejoice, and to derive consolation from the examples of old. For from the period of the first men down to our own days…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 134 — To John, Bishop of Germanicia. I have always known, sir, that you are not unmindful of our friendship. And it has ever been my wish and prayer that your piety should give heed to exact truth, and shun the communion…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 135 — To Theoctistus, Bishop of Berœa. Our Saviour, Lawgiver, and Lord, was once asked, “What is the first commandment?” His reply was “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 136 — To Bishop Romulus. You have reminded me of the ancient story, and remarked how the King of the Syrians, bethinking him of the loving kindness of the kings of Israel, assumed the form of a suppliant and failed not to…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 137 — To Cyrus Magistrianus. I was very much distressed to hear of the trouble which had befallen you. How indeed could I fail to suffer, making as I do your interest mine, and remembering the apostolic law which bids us…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 138 — To the Archimandrite John. The blessed David fell into several errors, which God, who wisely orders all things, has caused to be recorded for the good of them that were to come after. But it was not on their account…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 139 — To Anatolius the Patrician. I have cordially welcomed the rest which has fallen to my lot, and am harvesting its beneficial and pleasant results. Our Christ-loving Emperor, after reaping the empire as fruit of his…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 140 — To Aspar, Consular and Patrician. To the other good deeds of your excellency must be added your having acquainted our pious and most christian emperor, whom God’s grace has appointed for the blessing of his subjects,…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 141 — To the Master Vincomalus. I have been much astonished to learn that your magnificence, though quite unacquainted with me and mine, and knowing only the wrong that had been done me, stood up as my advocate, and left…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 142 — To Marcellus, Archimandrite of the Acoemetæ. Bright is made your holiness by your goodly life, exhibiting on earth the image of the conversation of the angels, but it is made still brighter by your zeal for the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 143 — To the Same. I have already addressed your reverence in another letter, and have delivered it to your much respected brethren. Now again I address your holiness. I am induced to do so both by your admirable life, and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 144 — To Andrew, Monk of Constantinople. I have never seen your piety nor have we ever communicated by letter, but I have become warmly attached to you. What has wrought the charm and continues to inflame it is the report…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 145 — To the Soldiers. Human nature is everywhere the same, but pursuits in life are many and various. Some men prefer a sailor’s career, some a soldier’s; some men become athletes, some husbandmen; some ply one craft and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 146 — To the Monks of Constantinople. There is nothing new or surprising in the fact that the men who have made their tongues weapons against our God and Saviour should also aim their shafts of falsehood against His right…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 147 — To John the Œconomus. Rest and a life free from care are very grateful to me. I have therefore blocked the door of the monastery, and decline intercourse with my friends. But I have received information that fresh…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 148 — To John, Bishop of Germanicia. Immediately on receipt of your holiness’s former letter I replied. About the present state of affairs, it is impossible to entertain any good hope. I apprehend that this is the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 149 — in the Edition of Garnerius. Is “the minute of the most holy bishop Cyril, delivered to Posidonius, when sent by him to Rome, in the matter of Nestorius.” (Cyrill. Ep. XI. tom. lxxvii. 85.)vatican.va
- Letters Letter 150 — Copy of the Letter written by John, Bishop of Antioch, to Nestorius. CXLIX is “Copy of the Letter written by John, Bishop of Antioch, to Nestorius.” This letter has sometimes been supposed to have been really…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 151 — Letter of Theodoretus, Bishop of Cyrus, to Joannes, Bishop of Antioch. I have been much distressed at reading the anathematisms which you have sent to request me to refute in writing, and to make plain to all their…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 152 — Letter or Address of Theodoret to the Monks of the Euphratensian, the Osrhoene, Syria, Phœnicia, and Cilicia. CLI. Letter or Address of Theodoret to the Monks of the Euphratensian, the Osrhoene, Syria, Phœnicia, and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 153 — CLII. Report of the (Bishops) of the East to the Emperor, giving information of their proceedings, and explaining the cause of the delay in the arrival of the Bishop of Antioch. In obedience to the order of your…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 154 — Report of the same to the Empresses Pulcheria and Eudoxia. We had expected to be able to report to your pious majesties in different terms, but we are now compelled to make known to you the following facts, forced as…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 156 — Letter of John, Bishop of Antioch and his Supporters, to the Clergy of Constantinople. CLV. Letter of John, Bishop of Antioch and his Supporters, to the Clergy of Constantinople.vatican.va
- Letters Letter 158 — CLVII. Report of the Council of (the Bishops of) the East to the Victorious Emperor, announcing a second time the deposition of Cyril and of Memnon. Your piety, which shines forth for the good of the empire and of…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 159 — CLVIII. Report of (the Bishops of) the East to the Very Pious Emperor, which they delivered with the preceding Report to the Right Honourable Count Irenæus. On receiving the letter of your piety we entertained hopes…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 162 — Report presented to the Emperor by John, Archbishop of Antioch and his supporters through Palladius Magistrianus. CLXI. Report presented to the Emperor by John, Archbishop of Antioch and his supporters through…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 163 — Letter of Theodoretus to Andreas, Bishop of Samosata, written from Ephesus. Writing from Ephesus I salute your holiness, I congratulate you on your infirmity, and deem you dear to God, in that you have known what…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 164 — First Letter of the Commissioners of the East, sent to Chalcedon, among whom was Theodoretus. CLXIII. First Letter of the Commissioners of the East, sent to Chalcedon, among whom was Theodoretus. On our arrival at…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 165 — Second Epistle of the same to the same, expressing premature triumph in Victory. Through the prayers of your holiness our most pious prince has granted us an audience, and by God’s grace we have got the better of our…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 166 — Letter of the same to the same. To the very pious bishops now in Ephesus: Johannes, Himerius, Paulus, Apringius, Theodoretus, greeting. For the fifth time an audience has been granted us. We entered largely into the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 167 — First Petition of the Commissioners, addressed from Chalcedon, to the Emperor. It had been much to be desired that the word of true religion should not be adulterated by ridiculous explanations, and least of all by…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 168 — Second Petition of the same, sent from Chalcedon to Theodosius Augustus. Your piety has been informed on several occasions, both by ourselves in person and by our emissaries, that the doctrine of the true faith seems…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 169 — Third Demand of the same, addressed from Chalcedon to the Sovereigns. We never expected the summons of your piety to meet with this result. We were honourably convoked, as priests by prince; we were convoked to…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 170 — Letter written by Theodoretus, Bishop of Cyrus, from Chalcedon to Alexander of Hierapolis. CLXIX. Letter written by Theodoretus, Bishop of Cyrus, from Chalcedon to Alexander of Hierapolis. We have left no means…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 171 — Letter of certain Easterns, who had been sent to Constantinople, to Bishop Rufus. To our most godly and holy fellow-minister Rufus, Joannes, Himerius, Theodoretus, and the rest, send greeting in the Lord. True…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 172 — Letter of Theodoret to John, Bishop of Antioch, after the Reconciliation. God, who governs all things in wisdom, who provides for our unanimity, and cares for the salvation of His people, has caused us to be…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 173 — Letter of Theodoretus to Nestorius. To the very reverend and religious lord and very holy Father, Nestorius, the bishop Theodoretus sends greeting in the Lord. Your holiness is, I think, well aware that I take no…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 174 — Letter to Andreas, Monk of Constantinople. “God is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape that ye may be able to bear it,” and…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 175 — To Himerius, Bishop of Nicomedia. We wish to acquaint your holiness that on reading and frequently discussing the letter brought from Egypt we find it in harmony with the doctrine of the Church. Of the twelve…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 176 — To Alexander of Hierapolis. I have already informed your holiness that if the doctrine of the very holy and venerable bishop, my lord Nestorius, is condemned, I will not communicate with those who do so. If it shall…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 177 — Letter to the same Alexander after he had learnt that John, Bishop of Antioch, had Anathematized the Doctrine of Nestorius. CLXXVI. Letter to the same Alexander after he had learnt that John, Bishop of Antioch, had…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 178 — Letter to Andreas, Bishop of Samosata. The illustrious Aristolaus has sent Magisterianus from Egypt with a letter of Cyril in which he anathematizes Arius, Eunomius, Apollinarius and all who assert Christ’s Godhead…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 179 — Letter to Alexander of Hierapolis. I think that more than all the very holy and venerable bishop, my lord John, must have been gratified at my refusing either to give my consent to the condemnation of the very holy…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 181 — Letter of Theodoretus, as some suppose, to Domnus, Bishop of Antioch, written on the Death of Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria. CLXXX. Letter of Theodoretus, as some suppose, to Domnus, Bishop of Antioch, written on the…vatican.va
- Letters Letter 182 — Letter to Abundius, Bishop of Como. To my dear lord and very holy brother Abundius Theodoretus sends greeting in the Lord. I have discovered that your piety religiously preserves the true and apostolic faith; and I…vatican.va
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