Stephanus, correspondent of Procopius of Gaza
Stephanus
Needy deacon, book borrower, teacher, and correspondent|Daphne near Antioch, Syria
Stephanus appears several times in Procopius of Gaza's letters as a needy man seeking support, a silent book borrower, and a correspondent whose reputation is bright enough to make speech seem weaker than deeds.
0
Letters sent
6
Letters received
6
Total letters
1
Correspondents
Top correspondents
All letters (6)
←procopius gaza #71←procopius gaza #89←procopius gaza #103←procopius gaza #105←procopius gaza #106←procopius gaza #134
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Procopius asks Stephanus not to delay returning a book for another ship or another letter.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Procopius says the search for good books has cost him his dearest friend.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
A generous letter from Stephanus makes Procopius feel seen and then gently redirects the praise back to its writer.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Procopius forgets how late the book was once it finally arrives.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Stephanus hears gold everywhere, even when Procopius is talking about time and letters.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Stephanus's envoy nearly makes Procopius leave at once, but justice toward homeland and guests restrains him.