Nephalius, correspondent of Procopius of Gaza
Nephalius
Correspondent, friend, and festival host
Nephalius is addressed by Procopius of Gaza as a friend whose silence, anger, delayed travel, and moral reflections can become occasions for letters about friendship, poverty, wealth, and virtue.
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Letters sent
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Letters received
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Total letters
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All letters (6)
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From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Procopius accepts the letter but says providence prevented the requested action.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Procopius recommends poor Stephen, who has turned to diaconal dress for survival.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Nephalius's cheerful invitation lets Procopius expose rumors against him as false.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Nephalius's failure to come or explain himself leaves Procopius vulnerable to rumor.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Nephalius's gifts matter less than the friendly intention behind them.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Those who think well leave earth to earth and swim beyond matter and the senses.