Alphius, correspondent of John Chrysostom
Alphius
correspondent and benefactor
Alphius was a correspondent and benefactor addressed by John Chrysostom in PG 52 Epistulae 21, 35, and 49. Chrysostom praises his practical support for church workers, his steady affection, and his willingness to help despite difficult winter roads and bandit danger.
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Letters sent
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Letters received
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Total letters
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All letters (4)
←chrysostom #21←chrysostom #35←chrysostom #49←chrysostom #72
From John Chrysostomc. 405 AD
Chrysostom praises Alphius for supporting John the presbyter and asks for regular news.
From John Chrysostomc. 405 AD
Chrysostom blesses Alphius for steady love, explains travel delays, and declines burdensome gifts.
From John Chrysostomc. 405 AD
Chrysostom explains that winter, isolation, and Isaurian danger make frequent writing difficult.
From John Chrysostomc. 406 AD
Chrysostom praises Alphius's generosity to those in need and asks for household news.