Proclus, correspondent of Libanius

Proclus

official correspondent of Libanius
Proclus is addressed by Libanius in Foerster Epistle 847, where Libanius asks him to reward Diognetus for repeated public praise. The import does not assume that this Proclus is identical with other late Roman figures of the same name without further evidence.
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Letters received
14
Total letters
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All letters (14)

From Libaniusc. 388 AD

Libanius asks Proclus to reward Diognetus for his constant public praise.

libanius #847
From Libaniusc. 388 AD

Libanius says Proclus is effectively a fourth envoy because his buildings and family influence bind him to Antioch.

libanius #852
From Libaniusc. 388 AD

Libanius praises Proclus for reforming marketplace injustice and says new praise speeches should celebrate the achievement.

libanius #856
From Libaniusc. 388 AD

Libanius writes to Proclus to support Macedonius, mentioning that Proclus's father also supports the cause.

libanius #874
From Libaniusc. 388 AD

Libanius reminds Proclus of a promise to help Eusebius with his public service obligations without crushing him.

libanius #885
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

Libanius asks Proclus to defend Thalassius against renewed slanders and support his admission to the council.

libanius #922
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

Libanius teases Proclus for not writing since taking office and asks him to explain the sudden letter.

libanius #938
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

Praise for Proclus and his father Erethius.

libanius #940
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

Libanius petitions Proclus to help the son of the deceased Domninus avoid a burdensome municipal liturgy.

libanius #952
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

Libanius asks Proclus to help Philip, whose education has not saved him from poverty.

libanius #967
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

Libanius seeks help for Argyrius as he funds civic spectacles.

libanius #970
From Libaniusc. 390 AD

A tactful but embarrassed complaint about Proclus' silence.

libanius #991
From Libaniusc. 391 AD

A warm response to Proclus, treating busy public service as better evidence than a letter.

libanius #1022
From Libaniusc. 393 AD

A brief request for more letters from Proclus because they heal and impress the city.

libanius #1028