Alphius, correspondent of John Chrysostom & John Chrysostom

Chrysostom praises Alphius for supporting John the presbyter and asks for regular news.

Chrysostom blesses Alphius for steady love, explains travel delays, and declines burdensome gifts.

Chrysostom explains that winter, isolation, and Isaurian danger make frequent writing difficult.

Chrysostom praises Alphius's generosity to those in need and asks for household news.